1. The Christian and Civil Government

2.  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

3.  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

4.  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

5.  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.

6. 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)