Samuel Rutherford’s Lex Rex: A Christian Case Against Tyranny

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This episode explores Samuel Rutherford's Lex Rex, arguing that the law is king and challenging absolute monarchy through a biblical lens.

Get Lex Rex here: https://amzn.to/3R6CrZvWhat if no king is truly above the law?In this deep dive into Lex Rex (1644), Scottish theologian Samuel Rutherford makes a bold biblical argument: the law is king—not the king himself. Written during a time of political upheaval, this classic work challenges absolute monarchy and lays a foundation for constitutional government rooted in Scripture.In this video, we break down:The 10 key principles of Lex RexWhat the Bible teaches about government authority (Romans 13, Deuteronomy 17, 2 Samuel 5)Why rulers must be accountable to God and the peopleThe biblical case for resisting tyrannyHow these ideas shaped the modern West 🇺🇸If you’re interested in Reformed theology, Christian political thought, or the relationship between church and state, this video will sharpen your understanding.📖 Key Scriptures Discussed:Deuteronomy 17:14–202 Samuel 5:1Romans 13:1–71–2 Samuel, Kings, ChroniclesExodus 1, Daniel 3–6, Acts 2–4📚 Whether you're new to Lex Rex or looking for a concise summary, this video will guide you through one of the most important Christian political works ever written.👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help more…

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Host: Dr. Matthew V Everhard

Topics covered

• Christian political thought
• tyranny resistance
• biblical government
• Reformed theology
• constitutional government

Keywords

• lex rex
• samuel rutherford
• biblical government
• christian politics
• reformed theology
• political theology
• resistance to tyranny

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Books & works: Lex Rex

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