For centuries great Reformers and theologians like John Knox and John Calvin have explained that the Bible formally opposes women taking positions of political leadership over nations. The question is less clear to modern American Evangelicals, however, especially in an era when Christians have already capitulated to the feminist agenda by sending their daughters to die on the front lines of battle in Iraq, or simply when the historical and biblical doctrine of the family seems to them less relevant in a modern world.

At this year’s Witherspoon School of Law and Public Policy, Pastor Bill Einwechter presented home educators, lawmakers, and attorneys with a message entitled The Bible and Female Magistrates. It was the best and most thorough discussion of the subject I have ever heard, surpassing in its clarity and detail even John Knox’s persuasive First Blast of the Trumpet. The message was delivered in light of the possibility of Hillary Clinton serving as chief executive officer of our country, but has become of greater interest as Christians must consider whether to encourage a mother of infant children to de-prioritize her duties and obligations as wife and mother in order to possibly become the chief executive of America. Pastor Einwechter brilliantly exegeted the Scriptures and defended the following positions with careful reasoned analysis:

(1). The biblical doctrine of male headship applies to each governing institution.

(2). The biblical qualifications for civil rulers forbids female magistrates.

(3). The biblical role of the woman is against female magistrates.

(4). The biblical lament of women ruling over men is against female magistrates.

(5). The biblical example of Deborah is not an endorsement of female magistrates.

If you have ever been tempted to say, “Yeah, but what about Deborah?” or if you simply claim to be a Christian with the Bible as your standard for life, then you owe it to yourself and your family to carefully examine the biblical evidence. The issue is not how do you feel about this election. It is not are you fearful of one candidate or another. The issue for the Christian is this: What does the Bible say about the requirements of civil magistrates, and how may Christians cast their vote? The Bible is sufficient, and it speaks authoritatively to this subject. Send a donation of any amount between now and end of September and we will happily send you two CDs: The Bible and the Female Magistrate, and Biblical Principles of the Ballot Box. Please request the CDs when you contact us.