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The Christian and Civil Government
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Ordained of God Romans 13:1,2 No certain form of government Purpose of Promote good; protect doer of good – Romans 13:3; 1 Peter 2:13,14 Punish evil doer – Romans 13:4 Men do not always fulfill “The further a society drifts from the truth the more it will hate those who speak it.” George Orwell
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God Rules Daniel 4:17 Psalm 33:12, 16, 17 Jeremiah 18:7-10 Those who forget God reap the consequences – Romans 1:18-32
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The Christian’s Duty Submit – Romans 13:1,2; 1 Peter 2:13-16 Only 1 exception – Acts 5:29 Pay taxes – Romans 13:6; Matt. 22:21 Honor – Romans 13:7; 1 Peter 2:17 Pray for leaders – 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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Christians Must Be “Salt” Matthew 5:13 cf. Genesis 18:26-33 Not by protests and riots Some “political” issues not a question of “right or wrong” Some issues of “right or wrong” have become political Abortion; homosexuality, etc.
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What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)
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