Could Jesus Christ Be Elected President?

Could Jesus Christ be Elected President?

Sermon by Jack Nazary - Ebenezer Baptist 2005

(I believe he read the article "Could Jesus Christ be elected president" by Howard Davis from the Good News - A magazine of understanding and adapted the points for his sermon. The article is excellent and can be found at http://www.gnmagazine.org/issues/gn78/jesus-christ-president.htm)

Introduction: Jesus - respected leader, controversial leader. Some believed him a good, great man. He IS King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Could Jesus Christ be elected president today in America?

Simply answer is NO!

I. What kind of platform?

American people want:
* Religious freedom or freedom from religion
* Define God their way
* Freedom of choice - abortion, entertainment - films, music, books, television filled with violence and sex.
* Unrestrained sexual freedom
* Freedom of speech
* Define culture and lifestyle issues
* Freedom to divorce
* Define own freedoms and social values - fairness, justice, economic, and educational issues.
* Want a president to immediately bring utopia...BUT Their way.
* Claim to want fairness

Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus is the "same, yesterday, today, and forever."

II. Redefining the mission of government

Jesus Christ would change the intent and nature of government
A new constitution would be written to fulfill the ultimate purpose of man - Eternal - designed to prepare people to live forever in the kingdom of God.
He would advocate a perfect society of peace, human development and love.
Govern all policies toward spiritual transformation of physical man created in the image of God, into the divine man with the nature and character of God.
God's constitution would be the framework for the development of human character in the divine image of God's nature. Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

III. Reaction to Christ's platform

* How would a new constitution authored by Jesus go over today?

Ten commandments are taught and serve as the standard for human behavior.
Matthew 5:17, 19
Some think 10 commandments are too invasive to personal freedom---1st commandment "you shall have no other gods before me" is deemed a violation of religious freedom.

People would scream if there was a breakdown in separation of church and state -
Matthew 19:17

Jesus was Jewish - an ethnic minority - prejudice in America

Jesus observed the Biblical Sabbath from Friday sunset until Saturday sunset. He even said He is "the Lord of the Sabbath" Mark 2:28.

Jesus claimed to be the Son of God which would offend Jewish voters.

IV. What kind of leader would He be?

1. Jesus' teachings and practices would make him a perfect leader. Perfect integrity, compassion, miraculous powers of healing, love for ALL, and the willingness to die for the sins of mankind - ALL PEOPLE OF EVERY RACE, RELIGION, AND ECONOMIC STATUS)
The ultimate model of leadership - uncompromising, but compassionate. Perfect ethics - taught fairness and concern for all. He demonstrated virtue and truthfulness. Taught value of the family - said marriage was inviolable. He directed that we honor and care for the elderly and disadvantaged.

YET JESUS - PERFECT IN HIS LEADERSHIP - WILL NEVER BE ELECTED PRESIDENT.

Christ - would never run for the office.
Christ - would never attack others for self-promotion
Christ - would not compromise the truth or ethics or values.
Christ - would not curry favor to special interests - campaign donations...
Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world." "If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight...but now My kingdom is not from here." John 18:36

V. Destined for a higher office

Have no regret that He will never be president of the USA - He is selected to an infinitely higher office.
He serves at God's throne in heaven as the High Priest for Christians
John 18:37 - "you say rightly that I am king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice."

Jesus is the perfect ruler - with ultimate love and concern for others. HE WILL BE OUR RULER! He will bring peace and prosperity. He will transform human beings into divine nature and state of being like Christ himself. He will bring all the earth's citizens directly under the governance of the kingdom of God. Then we will experience - Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!

John 10:10 - "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." HE IS THE KING. Believe the good news and accept Him as your leader both now and for all eternity. ARE YOU WILLING TO MAKE THAT CHOICE?