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Samuel Rutherford’s Lex Rex: A Christian Case Against Tyranny
YouTube ^ | May 20, 2026 | Matthew Everhard

Posted on 06/03/2026 10:49:29 AM PDT by ProgressingAmerica

What 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 Rex What the Bible teaches about government authority (Romans 13, Deuteronomy 17, 2 Samuel 5) Why rulers must be accountable to God and the people The biblical case for resisting tyranny How 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.


TOPICS: Books/Literature; Education; History; Society
KEYWORDS: belongsinreligion; christianity; dictatorship; lexrex; monarchism; nokings; tyranny

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1 posted on 06/03/2026 10:49:29 AM PDT by ProgressingAmerica
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To: ProgressingAmerica

thanks


2 posted on 06/03/2026 11:16:33 AM PDT by sopo
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To: ProgressingAmerica

Our authority is the Constitution, not the president, congress, or the administrative state.


3 posted on 06/03/2026 11:53:18 AM PDT by alternatives?
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To: alternatives?

YES


4 posted on 06/03/2026 11:58:08 AM PDT by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA!)
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To: ProgressingAmerica

Too bad there is no written version.


5 posted on 06/03/2026 12:48:56 PM PDT by Cincinnatus.45-70 (What do DemocRats enjoy more than a truckload of dead babies? Unloading them with a pitchfork!)
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To: sauropod

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6 posted on 06/03/2026 1:33:16 PM PDT by sauropod
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