1) Our ultimate submission is to God 2) God has established civil rulers and gives them authority 3) We are called, therefore, to submit to legitimate authority and obey unless we would be called to sin.
Applications: 1) Paul does not deal with all the issues on the topic of civil government. There is guidance we seek from other parts of God's Word. 2) Romans 12:18 - If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 3) Paul does not command absolute submission. We recognize from Scripture and from history, the duty of the Lesser Magistrate. Brief Review of the city of Magdeburg and the Magdeburg Confession. 4) What we most want to show others is not that we are rebels, do-it-my-way people, but we live in obedience and submission to Jesus Christ. Two key passages: Acts 5:29 and Acts 4:13. Do other people know that you have been with Jesus?
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