Biblical Citizenship Resources

It's Time to Take a Stand!

"Throughout our history, American pastors & churches have played a vital
role in the preservation of liberty. In this time of crisis, where we see our
freedoms under attack like never before, we are calling on every Biblical
Christian in America to step up and join us in defending liberty." quote from Patriot AcademyCurious to go deeper? Explore the resources below. Each week offers additional readings, videos, and primary sources not included in the original lesson!Want to host your OWN class? Check out this link to sign up for FREE

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I am just a Patriot Academy Host sharing additional resources, speaking as someone who has attended PA programs! The information shared on this site is NOT my own--all credit goes to the original creators!

Patriot Academy

This Biblical Citizenship course is created by Patriot Academy, a nonprofit organization built to equip the next generation of Patriots! At Patriot Academy, you will learn how to become Biblical Leaders in Government, Self-defense, Communication, and other aspects of life--all at the PA campus in Fredericksburg, TX!Students 16-25 years old can participate in their yearly "Leadership Congress" summer bootcamp, learning effective communication skills and the real legislative process through professional teaching and hands-on activities!For adults 26 and older, wanting to learn more and those who are Military Veterans, they have the same opportunity to participate in their own "Military Vet./Coach Congress"!Patriot Academy also hosts a Constitutional Defense class to learn firearm and first aid safety and after graduating from the Leadership Congress, students can partake in the "Patriot Institute" 9-month internship, filled with Biblical life lessons aimed for young adults to grow and mature as Christian citizens!Information and images from Patriot Academy

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This is a List of my favorite Resources to learn Civics & listen to Political Commentary!

For Students:
Patriot Institute Internship
Convention of States Emerging Leadership Program
Hillsdale Online Courses
PragerU: informative videos about History, Citizenship, Politics, and EconomicsFor Adults:
Jake the Lawyer: explains Constitutional Law
Dad Saves America: informative Political Commentary
K-12 Classical Education curriculum
Strictly Education: Brand New Education PodcastFor Kids:
Tuttle Twins: Economics explained in a Fun Way, great History curriculum
Liberty's Kids: Entertaining Historical Fiction series
Epic Order of the Seven Series: Accurate Christian Historical Fiction books; amazing Homeschool curriculum
PragerU Kids: Educational videos Made for KidsHistorical Resources:
Wallbuilders: primary Founding documents
History of the Declaration of Independence
Framers of the Constitution
Battle for the American Mind by Pete HegsethFavorite Documentaries:
Off School Property: Bibles in Public Schools
Revolutionary America: Hillsdale College on America's Founding
Whose Children Are They?: Teachers Exposing Public Schools
A Nation Adrift: America's Christian Heritage

Bible Verses & Government
Old Testament

Genesis 1-8 - Laws of Nature and of Nature's God
Genesis 9 - 7 Noahide Laws (how Civil Governments operate)
Genesis 12:3/Psalms 105:8, 122:6/Zechariah 2:7-9 - Israel
Exodus 18:17-21/Deuteronomy 1:15-16, 16:18 - Republican Government
Exodus 22:2/Nehemiah 4:11, 18/Luke 11:21 - Self-defense
Leviticus 19:34 - Article I Section 8 of U.S. Constitution (Uniform Immigration)
Leviticus 27:32/Deuteronomy 14:22/Numbers 18, 28-29 - Progressive Taxes
Deuteronomy 15:6/Proverbs 22:7/Romans 13:8 - Debt
Deuteronomy 17:15 - Article II Section 1 of U.S. Constitution (Natural Born President)
Deuteronomy 17:6, 19:15 - Article III Section 3 of U.S. Constitution (Witnesses)
Deuteronomy 23:20 - Taxes

Ezra 7:24 - Tax Exemptions for Churches
Ezra 7:25-26 - Self-government
Proverbs 6:16-19 - Breaking the Ten Commandments
Proverbs 13:22/1 Chronicles 28:8/Ezekiel 46:18 - Estate Tax
Ecclesiastes 7:29 - Nature of Man
Isaiah 33:22 - Three Branches of Government
Jeremiah 17:9 - Separation of Powers
Ezekiel 18:20 - Article III Section 3 of U.S. Constitution (Attainder)

New Testament

Matthew 20, 25/Luke 19/2 Thessalonians 3:10/1 Timothy 5:8 - Free Enterprise
Matthew 22:21 - Limited Government
Mark 7:21-23 - National Gun Debate
Romans 13:1 - U.S. Presidents and Leaders
Romans 14:3, 15:7/1 Corinthians 8:12, 10:27-29/Ephesians 4:2/Colossians 3:13 - Rights of Conscience
Romans 14:17 - Early Continental Congress Proclamation

Scripture in History

To learn more, read 100 Bible Verses that Changed America by Robert J. Morgan and check out its Companion Study Guide

Leviticus 25:10 - Liberty Bell June 1753
Psalm 35:1 - First Continental Congress Prayer September 1774
Jeremiah 8:11 - Patrick Henry March 1775
2 Chronicles 20:15 - Second Continental Congress Day of Fasting and Prayer March 1776
Psalm 76:10-12 - John Witherspoon May 1776
Psalm 80:3 - Declaration of Independence July 1776
Exodus 35:21 - Valley Forge December 1777
Judges 7:20 - Elizabethton, TN September 1780
1 Samuel 7:12 - Battle of Yorktown October 1781

Luke 12:6/1 Kings 9:7/Daniel 4:17/Psalm 44:14/Psalm 127:1/Matthew 10:29/James 1:5,17/
2 Chronicles 7:20/Psalm 75:7/Psalm 121:7/Genesis 11:1-9/Deuteronomy 28:37/Job 12:25
- Benjamin Franklin's Constitutional Convention Speech June 1787
Micah 4:4 - Washington's Farewell Address September 1796
Micah 6:8 - Founding Fathers follow God
Jude 3 - Elijah Parish Lovejoy November 1837
2 Peter 1:4 - Andrew Jackson May 1845
Ezekiel 38 - October 7th Attacks (Sudan, Libya, Iran, and Turkey)
Revelation 6 - Palestine and the Four Horsemen

**Appendix from The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis**

I: The Law of General Beneficence - Matthew 7:12/Exodus 20:14,16/Leviticus 19:17
II: The Law of Special Beneficence - 1 Timothy 2:2, 5:8
III: Duties to Parents, Elders, Ancestors - Exodus 20:12/Leviticus 19:32
V: The Law of Justice - Exodus 20:15/Leviticus 19:15
VII: The Law of Mercy - Deuteronomy 24:19
VIII: The Law of Magnanimity - John 12:24