The Relationship of the Christian to the Government, Romans 13

November 8, 2015

Series: Romans: How Can Imperfect People Ever Be Right Before A Perfect God

Category: Sunday Evening Sermons

Passage: Romans 13:1-14

Speaker: Daniel Sweet

I.  Be in Subjection to Governing Authorities Because…
    A.  God put them in place
    B.  Rebellion against them is rebellion against God
    C.  Obedience to them results in praise
    D.  Obedience and not rebellion should mark the life of a believer
         1.  For fear of punishment
         2.  For the sake of conscience

Excursus: The Christian and Civil Disobedience
Is there ever a time to reject governing authorities?

Consider some biblical examples that God honored

  1. Midwives in Egypt
  2. Rahab
  3. Daniel
  4. Daniel’s friends
  5. Jesus
  6. Peter and John
  7. Paul

II.  Give to Governing Authorities What is Due

  1. If taxes, pay your taxes
  2. If custom, then follow custom
  3. If fear, then fear
  4. If honor, then give honor

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