Well, let's talk about it.
First, let me make clear what theonomy is. The word means "God's Law". By God's Law is meant the whole Bible, the entire Word of God. The fundamental premise or basic idea behind theonomy is that God, being our Creator, has the Right to dictate how mankind should live. God's authority extends not only to certain individuals, but ALL individuals, all families, all tribes, all nations.
Since all individuals owe God allegiance, it follows then that all nations, all societies, all organizations of men, likewise owe God allegiance. All government, whether individual, family, or national, owe God their obedience.
Theonomy assumes as a fact that God knows best how we are to live. It follows that God knows best how to organize a society. God took Israel, formed them into a nation, and gave them Law for the governing of their society. Israel was supposed to be the example to all other nations, especially in how a society is supposed to function (
Deut 4:5-8). So that the nations would learn how to live the "right way" (cf
Isaiah 2:3).
Furthermore, theonomy asserts the mission of the church is to teach all nations to obey Christ (Matt 28:18-20) and that includes declaring to civil authorities the word of God on all subjects (
Eph 3:10).
So, what all the Word says on the subject of, say family life, is God's revealed will for family life. And is BEST for families. Likewise, what all the Word says on the subject of government, is God's revealed will for government. And is BEST for government.
So, any questions you have are welcomed.
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