Originally Posted by larryjf

I have been studying this topic lately, and first let me say that Daniel's book is very good.

I started wondering...
Churches started disconnecting government with the Church.
The Westminster Standards underwent revision to which statements regarding the civil authorities role under Christ was softened.
Now, some newer Bibles soften the call to make disciples "of all nations"

Is this how it normally funnels down? The Church starts thinking differently, so they change their confessions, and eventually the Scripture themselves are changed?

Mat 28:19 from some of those "newer" versions i mentioned...

The Message: (vv18-20)
Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: "God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I'll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age."

Contemporary English Version:
Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

Worldwide English (instead of "of" they use "in"):
So go and make disciples in all countries. Baptise them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.