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CapMin Bible study “encourages me to stay rooted in the Bible while serving as a Member of Congress.”

Interview with U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (Texas, 01)

Congressman Nathaniel MoranQuestion: How has attending the House Members Bible study impacted your personal faith journey?

Answer: It has definitely strengthened my personal faith journey. The House Members Bible study consistently encourages me to stay rooted in the Bible while serving as a Member of Congress. It provides clarity on how to apply God’s Word—both in the decisions we make here and in how we are to conduct ourselves as Members of Congress.

Question: Why do you believe that Capitol Ministries is needed in the halls of government today?

Answer: As we are frequently reminded in the Bible study by Ralph, the institution of government was ordained by God to serve a specific purpose on this earth. I think it’s critical that we understand that purpose and keep government focused solely on it. What I mean is that, rather than creating new institutions to replace God-ordained ones—like the family, church, or institutions of commerce—government should serve to empower those institutions to fulfill their God-ordained purposes, not to plant or constrain them.

Question: What would you say to a colleague who might be a little hesitant about coming to one of the studies or joining the group?

Answer: One of the things I like to remind my colleagues is that our priorities and our “treasure”—are known by where we spend our time, energy, and money. If maintaining a strong relationship with Christ is truly a priority, that should be reflected in our calendars, in the time we spend daily and weekly in His Word, growing as Christians, and in fellowship with one another. This Bible study is a perfect opportunity to do that, so I encourage my colleagues to prioritize consistent fellowship with other believers and the study of God’s Word by coming to Capitol Ministries’ weekly Bible study.

Question: What would you say sets this Bible study apart from others you’ve participated in in the past?

Answer: The depth of the spiritual content—both the analysis and the material we receive —its refusal to bend to cultural whims and its clear application to our roles as elected officials that is what sets this Bible Study apart from others. It doesn’t water down God’s truth, and it’s certainly not apologetic in its call for serving in a manner consistent with the truth of Jesus Christ.