What Does The Bible Say About Capital Punishment?
Release Date: 06/04/2017
"Ephesians: Insights Into a Pastor's Heart"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
We continue our teaching series based on Ephesians, truly one of the greatest “books” in the New Testament. Lot’s can be said about this book—and we WILL say a lot in this study—but the key theme throughout the letter is “the power of God’s grace.” In fact, the word “grace”—pound for pound—appears more in the letter to the Ephesians than any other book in the Bible. And the word “power” appears as much in Ephesians as it does anywhere else in the Bible. So we invite you to join us on this journey of learning more about God's grace and how to live in the power of His...
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“Ephesians: The Blood Makes the Difference”
Crossgate Church Podcasts
We continue our teaching series based on Ephesians, truly one of the greatest “books” in the New Testament. Lot’s can be said about this book—and we WILL say a lot in this study—but the key theme throughout the letter is “the power of God’s grace.” In fact, the word “grace”—pound for pound—appears more in the letter to the Ephesians than any other book in the Bible. And the word “power” appears as much in Ephesians as it does anywhere else in the Bible. So we invite you to join us on this journey of learning more about God's grace and how to live in the power of His...
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"Ephesians: The Power of God’s Grace"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
Today, we’re kicking off the study of another frame-worthy letter in the Bible, truly one of the greatest “books” in the New Testament, the letter to the Ephesians. Lot’s can be said about this book—and we WILL say a lot in this study—but the key theme throughout the letter is “the power of God’s grace.” In fact, the word “grace”—pound for pound—appears more in the letter to the Ephesians than any other book in the Bible. And the word “power” appears as much in Ephesians as it does anywhere else in the Bible. So we invite you to join us on this journey of learning...
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Easter Sunday Service (2024)
Crossgate Church Podcasts
Join us for a special service which contained a clear presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ from Pastor Phil, and several testimonies of new believers publicly proclaiming their faith through their obedience in being baptized.
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"What Does The Bible Say About That?" | Q&A Service
Crossgate Church Podcasts
Join us as we conclude our teaching series, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” We closed out our series with a Q&A service where our members submitted questions abour the series and then voted on which questions they would like to see answered. Over fifty questions were submitted and Pastor Phil answered the most popular questions during our Sunday service. If you would like to hear Phil address these questions in more detail, we invite you to listen to our audio podcast, "More and Better Disciples". You can subscribe, listen, or download those audio podcasts .
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"What Does the Bible Say About Women in the Church?"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Women in the Church?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say...
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"What Does The Bible Say About Anger?"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Anger?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"
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"What Does The Bible Say About Politics?"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Politics?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"
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"What Does the Bible Say About Money?"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Money?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"
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"What Does The Bible Say About Alcohol?"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?” Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Alcohol?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered. You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"
info_outlineF.A.Q: What Does the Bible Say About Capital Punishment?
Scripture Says . . .
- Capital punishment is permissible for the capital offense of murder.
“From his fellow man I will require a reckoning for the life of man. ‘Whoever sheds blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in His own image.’” Genesis 9:5-6
- Does not diminish life, but rather reveals God’s elevated view of human life.
- Governing authorities are God’s appointed instruments of civil
- Instituted by God as a servant to reward those who do good and punish those who do wrong. (1 Peter 2:13-17; Romans 13:1-7)
A Pressing Question . . .
- What about the New Testament and grace?
- To receive mercy and grace for our sin does not exonerate us from the consequences of our sinful choices.
- Justice and mercy are not incompatible, but are inseparable.
- Justice is never sacrificed because of grace, but is fully satisfied because of grace.
5 Biblical Cautions Regarding Capital Punishment . . .
- Punishment equal to the crime
“But if there is harm, then you shall pay life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.” Exodus 21:23-25
- Certainty of guilt
“On the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses the one who is to die shall be put to death; a person shall not be put to death on the evidence of one witness.” Deuteronomy 17:6
“If anyone kills a person, the murderer shall be put to death on the evidence of witnesses. But no person shall be put to death on the testimony of one witness.” Numbers 35:30
- Intent
“But if he pushed him suddenly without enmity, or hurled anything on him without lying in wait or used a stone that could cause death, and without seeing him dropped it on him, so that he died, though he was not his enemy and did not seek his harm, then the congregation shall judge between the manslayer and the avenger of blood, in accordance with these rules.” Numbers 35:22-24
- Due process (Deuteronomy 17:8-13)
- Last resort
“Say to them, As I live, declares the LORD God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?”
How Do We Respond as Christ-Followers? . . .
- Pray for those who have been offended.
- Forgiveness
- Healing
- Pray for those who are the offenders.
- Pray for their repentance.
- Pray for your heart to be grieved over them, not rejoicing.
- Pray for wisdom for our judicial officials.
- To judge rightly
- To judge fairly
- Pray for a heart that is broken over the brokenness of this world.