Pastor Joel Santti: Romans 13
"Be Subject"
-Submission one of the chief earmarks of the child of God.
Submission to Government
Subject because of Wrath (v. 1-4)
-this type of submission is less about personalities, and more about authority.
-one doesn't have to fear authority if one submits.
-obvious exception to this: when government edict conflicts with God's law (see Acts 5:28-29)
-the Christian should respect, esteem, and pray for public officials (this echoes Rom. 12:18)
-see also I Peter 2:13-17
Subject because of Conscience (v. 5-7)
Subject because of Love (v. 8-10)
Subject because of Our Redemption (v. 11-14)
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