Bible Inspired America’s Founding Documents
Originally Shared Work Published: Thursday, June 30, 2005
The United States of America was built upon three fundamental documents: The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Taken together, these documents form the
basis of all our laws, principles and heritage. To destroy the principles contained in these documents is to destroy the country. Unfortunately, that is exactly what has been happening for many
years now.
The destruction of America's founding principles can be directly traced to the country's willful rejection of the Bible as our source of divine authority and moral concepts. America has done more
than expel God and the Bible from our schools; it has expelled God and the Bible from politics, commerce, and even our very way of life. Should it be any wonder, then, that our founding documents
are also being expunged? After all, America's founding documents are themselves predicated upon God and the Bible.
The Declaration of Independence states, "[Men] are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It also states that
these rights are "self evident" and that they constitute the "Laws of Nature." These principles are taken directly from the Bible.
The Law of Nature can be viewed in Romans 2:14-16. That our Creator is the Author of life is seen in Genesis 2:7. That God, not government, grants liberty is seen in Galatians 5:1. The "pursuit
of happiness" is found in Ecclesiastes 3:13. Freedom is free; that's why we call it freedom.
Beyond that, virtually every one of the ten articles contained in the Bill of Rights has Biblical foundation. The First Amendment recognizes the natural right of freedom of speech, religion and
assembly. Christians are clearly given divine instruction regarding each of these responsibilities. Our founding documents properly established a government designed to "secure these rights."
Therefore, under the First Amendment, Christians are free to preach the Gospel and to assemble for worship.
Likewise, the Second Amendment has Biblical foundation. Our Lord said in Luke 11:21, "When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace." In Luke 22:35, 36 He said, "He that hath
no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one."
Other articles contained in the Bill of Rights also have Biblical basis. For example, the Fourth Amendment comes from Deuteronomy 24:10, 11. The Eighth Amendment originates in Deuteronomy 15: 2,
3. Again, these principles are "self evident" truths which come from "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God."
Even America's constitutional form of government consisting of three co-equal branches, legislative, executive and judicial is taken directly from Isaiah 33:22.
Therefore, when citizens, especially Christian citizens, allow representatives to ignore or violate these founding documents, they are, in essence, allowing them to destroy the very basis and
foundation of our country not to mention rebellion against God.
Christian citizens should demand that so-called leaders not merely talk the talk, but that they also walk the walk! To do this, they must determine to political leaders (and judges) accountable
to the laws and principles contained in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights; but most of all, God's law's along with His mercies and grace.
However, leaders from all parties today are totally ignoring or egregiously violating the laws and principles contained in our founding documents as well as the Bible. As such, they are helping
to destroy this Republic, all of their Christian rhetoric notwithstanding. But that's not their fault-it's ours! We as citizens must hold them accountable and punish (punishment recommendations
are included for governmental elements that are in violation) them according to the laws of this once great land.
