At the time of the birth of Jesus Christ
the State, or Caesar, was all-powerful in Rome. The Caesar was not only
recognized as a wise and great leader, but as a god. In fact, Augustus was
referred to as the “Son of God.” There was none above Caesar and anyone who
threatened or appeared to threaten his authority was swiftly and violently
dealt with. When Caesar would conquer a group of people he would proclaim the
“gospel,” which was the word used to tell the conquered group that there was
“good news”: Caesar was King and would now rule over them.
But one day a new and greater gospel was proclaimed: that of the Lord
Jesus Christ. An angel came to Mary and told her of the good news: that she
would give birth to the one true King. This promise was fulfilled when Jesus
Christ was born in Bethlehem. What is the significance of this event for the
State?
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Well, we know how the State reacted to
the birth. The State, represented by Herod, attempted to kill the Baby upon
hearing news of the new King. And eventually, the Roman State did kill Jesus
because of the great threat He represented. The reason the State reacted in
these dramatic and terrible ways is because Christ’s birth communicates a
radical message: that Jesus Christ, not Caesar, is Lord and the King. The birth
means that the State is only temporary and is not the highest authority. It
means that people’s first allegiance must be to the one true King, Jesus, and
not to the State. Jesus’ claim to be the Son of God is in direct opposition to
Caesar’s same claim. And while Caesar represents force and conquest, Christ
represents peace and justice. Ultimately, the birth of our Lord means that the
State will not survive and will be completely destroyed when the King returns.
Not one government shall stand. The moment that Baby was born and placed in a
manger the State was doomed. The Ancient of Days reclaimed His Throne and the
State’s days were numbered.
Derek
W. Dobalian [send
him mail] is a licensed attorney in Los Angeles, CA. His writing
focuses on Christianity and political philosophy.
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