LESSON 05 : Who Can Be Sovereign?
Course

Explore the foundations of personal and legal sovereignty, the distinctions between statutory citizenship and true sovereignty, and how law, religion, and personal choices define your status and freedom.
This micro-learning course, 'Who Can Be Sovereign?', guides adult learners through the complex relationship between citizenship, sovereignty, law, and faith. Across ten concise modules, you will discover the crucial difference between statutory citizenship (a status granted by government under laws like 8 U.S.C. §1401) and constitutional sovereignty (the inherent authority of individuals who live by Biblical law and refuse government benefits or franchises). You'll examine how domicile and the acceptance of privileges impact your legal standing, and why true sovereignty requires both legal awareness and spiritual obedience. The course explores the religious roots of all law, explains why Biblical law is seen as vital for freedom under God, and examines the dangers of secular humanism and moral relativism. You'll learn to assess your own actions and associations, recognize contradictions, and apply both legal and spiritual principles to preserve your sovereignty. Each module includes practical resources, real-world scenarios, and actionable steps to help you commit to a lifestyle of accountability, responsibility, and lawful living essential for true freedom.
Here is the course outline:
1. Foundations of SovereigntyIntroduces the course, defines sovereignty, and previews how birthplace, consent, and divine law shape legal and personal freedom. 9 sections
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2. Birthplace and Citizenship StatusExplores how being born in a state, federal territory, or abroad affects one’s citizenship type and potential sovereignty under the Constitution. 9 sections
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3. Statutory Privileges versus Inherent RightsDistinguishes Congressionally granted statutory citizenship and its privileges from inherent constitutional rights, highlighting the legal meaning of privileges and immunities. 9 sections
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4. Domicile, Consent, and Loss of SovereigntyDetails how choice of domicile and acceptance of government benefits create implied consent to statutory jurisdiction, leading to loss of sovereignty. 9 sections
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5. Legal Doctrines on Privileges and ImmunitiesReviews Supreme Court rules and common-law maxims showing how those who accept statutory benefits cannot challenge the statutes that bind them. 9 sections
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6. Biblical Law: Foundation of True SovereigntyPresents Biblical law as covenant, explaining why obedience to God’s revealed law is essential for personal freedom and legitimate authority. 9 sections
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7. Law, Religion, and the Source of AuthorityShows how every legal system is rooted in religion, how changing law changes societal ‘gods,’ and why secular humanism endangers sovereignty. 9 sections
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8. Antinomianism, Legalism, and Threats to SovereigntyContrasts lawful obedience with antinomianism and Pharisaical legalism, explaining how both extremes corrupt law and destroy personal sovereignty. 9 sections
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9. Restoring and Practicing SovereigntyProvides step-by-step guidance to refuse franchises, reserve rights, and live responsibly under common and Biblical law to reclaim sovereignty. 9 sections
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10. Course Summary and Personal Action PlanRecaps key lessons, emphasizes accountability and lawful living, and helps learners craft a concrete plan to maintain and defend their sovereignty. 10 sections
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