• The Principle of Obedience — Rom 13:1-2
  • The command — "Let every soul be in subjection to higher authority"
    • Supportive passages
      • 1Ti 2:1-2
      • Tit 3:1
      • 1Pe 2:13-17
    • The fact of authority
  • The reason for the command — "For there is no power but of God"
    • Government is ordained by God
    • Government exists by God"s authority
    • Government has men appointed by God " Jer 27:5; Dan 4:17
• The Sin of Disobedience — Rom 13:2
  • The spirit of lawlessness
    • The man — 2Th 2:7
    • The mystery — 2Th 2:8
    • The present dilemma
      • A permissive society
      • Departure from Bible truth
        • Lawlessness — 1Jo 3:4
        • Refusing control
      • Treaty breaking by nations
      • Dishonesty in private contracts
      • Breaking loose from parental restraint
      • Lack of punishment for crime
  • The consequence of disobedience — Rom 13:2
    • Resisting government — is resisting God
    • Resistance brings judgment
• The True Function of Government — Rom 13:3-4
  • To "terrorize" evil — maintain law and order
  • To minister good
    • To protect the people
    • To maintain peace
  • To punish evil — Rom 13:4
    • Sword — symbol of capital punishment
    • Government is the servant of God in the matter of vengeance
• The Responsibility to the Government — Rom 13:5-7
  • Live in subjection
    • To avoid punishment
    • To have a clear conscience toward God
  • Support the government
    • Payment of taxes
    • Honor the leadership

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