Biblical Patriarchy

“The third characteristic of the Biblical law or covenant is that it constitutes a *plan of dominion* under God.  God called Adam to exercise dominion in terms of God’s revelation, God’s law (Gen. 1:26ff.; 2:15-17).  This same calling, after the fall, was required of the godly line, and in Noah it was formally renewed (Gen. 9:1-17).  It was again renewed with Abraham, with Jacob, with Israel in the person of Moses, with Joshua, David, Solomon (whose Proverbs echo the law), with Hezekiah and Josiah, and finally with Jesus Christ.  The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is the renewal of the covenant:  “this is my blood of the new testament” (or covenant), so that the sacrament itself re-establishes the law, this time with a new elect group.  *The people of the law* are now the people of Christ, the believers redeemed by His atoning blood, and called by His sovereign election.”

RJ Rushdoony, Vol. 1, The Institutes of Biblical Law, p. 8-9

What is this site all about, you may ask. Initially, I was simply going to say that this site is concerned with the issues of “being a man.” However, let us further clarify by…well, let’s just say that this site is about being a biblical patriarch in today’s modern world, and leave it at that for now, with the possibility for exploring further just around the corner, Lord willing. I hope you enjoy your visit.

There are a few main aspects that will call for certain consideration.

1. Dominion- What it is, and who be getting it, and who are we to even ask such questions!
2. God’s Law- What it is, what it is not, what’s it good for.
3. Social Relationships- Husbandry and Fatherhood, Citizenry
4. Economics- Work and Industry, Stewardship, Debt