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