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Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You. Hymns Invitation Red Songbook - Supplemental
Submission to Government Romans 13 Submission to Government Romans 11 is often used as a prooftext for Calvinism. This fails because the Calvinistic interpretation is at odds with other Scriptures. Scriptures are understood in light of other Scriptures; therefore, we understand this chapter from the total of the Bible
Personal Work and Scriptures Passages Alpha Role Beta Role Ephesians 5:22-6:9 Colossians 3:18-4:1 1 Peter 2:13-3:7 Husband Wife Parents Children Employers Employees Government Citizens/subjects
The Bible Looks At Government Matthew 22:16-22 I Timothy 2:1-4 Titus 3:1 1 Peter 2:13-15
Paul Looks At Government All authority comes from God Purpose: punish the evildoer Our conscience sake: our own authority Ec 8:2 I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.
Paul Looks At Government Three Points to Consider: Paying Our Share Obeying the Law Honoring our King
Taxes to whom taxes are due Christians pay taxes religiously It does not mean we cannot seek deductions We are not accountable for misused funds http://www.unrv.com/economy/roman-taxes.php
Fear to whom fear is due Purpose: living peaceably to save all men But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: "We ought to obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29 Man’s Law God’s Law Peter demonstrates the limit a Christian obeys: until obeying it violates God’s law
Honor to whom honor is due Whether righteous or unrighteous Cautious mind of criticism - Matthew 14:3 American rights Christian liberties For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Because John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her.“ Matthew 14:3 http://www.unrv.com/economy/roman-taxes.php
Civic Responsibility: Ambassadors We are citizens of heaven, guests here Ambassadors of the Kingdom Our conduct should reflect our King For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Because John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her.“ Matthew 14:3 http://www.unrv.com/economy/roman-taxes.php
The Plan of Salvation in Romans Hearing and Believing ……….Romans 10:17 Confessing Jesus as Lord ……..Romans 10:9 Repentance from sin ….….Romans 6:11-13 Baptism into Christ ……………Romans 6:3-4 Remaining faithful ……………Romans 12:1-2