1. Christians and Government
Rom. 13:1-5

2. 1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities
1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.
2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.
4 For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.
5 Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.
Rom. 13:1-5

3. Introduction Christianity—universally perfect for all cultures
His word answers all questions about relationships
What is a Christian’s relationship to government?
Today’s lesson
Government defined
Government from the beginning (genesis)
Government and His people in the O.T.
Government and His people today and Nov. 8

4. Government Defined Government: Your family on desert island
Government: As your family increases
Government: As others arrive
Government: So many forms of government
Monarchy
Aristocracy
Democracy
Theocracy
Dictators
Anarchy/mobs/gangs

5. Government From the Beginning God Is Totally in Charge!
Government in cities: Gen. 4:17; Gen. 10:8-11
Government at the flood: Psa. 29 (verse 10)
Government in Genesis: King/kings = 32 times
God Is Totally in Charge!

6. Government and His People in O.T. God Is Totally in Charge!
Israel was a kingdom as they left Egypt—Ex. 19:6
Israel was a kingdom during judges—1 Sam. 8:7
God determined the king in Egypt—Exo. 9:16
God determined the king of Assyria—Isa. 10:5-7
God determined the king of Babylon—Jer. 25:9
God showed Nebuchadnezzar the truth—Dan. 4
God Is Totally in Charge!

7. Government and His People Today
Government is ordained of God—Rom. 13
Even evil Rome ordained of God
We are to pray for government—1 Tim. 2:1-3
“Submit every ordinance”—1 Pet 2:13-17
Only one exception—Acts 4:19; 5:29
We are to find our peace in “Babylon”—Jer. 29:7

8. 7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
Jer. 29:7

9. Government and His People Today God Is Totally in Charge!
Government is ordained of God—Rom. 13
Even evil Rome ordained of God
We are to pray for government—1 Tim. 2:1-3
“Submit every ordinance”—1 Pet 2:13-17
Only one exception—Acts 4:19; 5:29
We are to find our peace in “Babylon”—Jer. 29:7
God Is Totally in Charge!

10. Gaining Heavenly Citizenship
Believe John 3:16
Repent Acts 17:30
Confess Faith Rom. 10:10
Be Baptized Into Him Gal. 3:27
Added to His church, His body, His kingdom
Be Faithful until death Rev. 2:10