Sermons

What Good Is Government?

What Good Is Government?

Jan 13, 2019

Passage: Romans 13:1-14

Preacher: Dr. Philip Cooper

Detail:

How should Christians relate to their government authorities?

 Big Idea: Christians should submit to the authority of ruling government.

I.   Because of Commitment: God Ordained Government (13:1-4)

     A. Government restrains evil (13:3)

     B. Rebellion against government is rebellion against God (13:3)

     C. Judgment follows rebellion (13:2-4)

II.  Because of Conscience: We Are Called to Live by Love (13:5-10)

     A. Pay Your Taxes (13:6-7)

     B. Pay Your Debts (13:8)

     C. Love Your Neighbor (13:3-10)

III. Because of Accountability: Time is Short (13:11-14)

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