Government Authority—Theology of Human Institutions | Religious Liberty | Intro

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This sermon examines the historical and theological arguments for religious liberty in early colonial America, focusing on the Baptist perspective that the state has no authority over the church or individual conscience. It contrasts the corruption of state-sanctioned religion, which often led to persecution and heresy, with the belief that true Christianity is sustained by the new covenant and the work of the Holy Spirit rather than human enforcement. The discussion highlights the critical distinction between sins and crimes, asserting that while government should regulate civil…