Living the Gospel -- Right Responses to Authority
Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel Scripture: Romans 13:1–14
Condemnation 1:18-3:20
Justification 3:21-5:21
Sanctification 6:1-8:39
I. What are we to do in response to authority?
A. Be subject to governing authorities.
B. Pay taxes to governing authorities.
C. Give honor & respect to authorities. v. 7
II. Why are we to respond properly to authority?
A. Because God is the ultimate authority. 1,2
B. Because God has ordained human government. 3-5
III. How are we to respond properly to authority?
A. Continue to love. 8-10
B. Continue to look up. 11-14
Next Steps:
- Always obey God!
- Usually obey authority!
- If there is a Biblical cause for disobedience to an earthly authority – then courageously stand on the truth and humbly, graciously accept the consequences.
other sermons in this series
Nov 11
2018
Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Scripture: Romans 15:14– 16:27 Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel
Oct 28
2018
Living the Gospel Freely -- Acceptable to God, Approved by Men
Scripture: Romans 14:1– 15:13 Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel
Oct 14
2018
Living the Gospel -- Right Responses
Scripture: Romans 12:14–21 Series: Romans: Unashamed of the Gospel