Lesson: Romans 13:1-10 (NIV based)
THEME - submitting to
governing authorities
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v.1 submit himself to
the governing authorities
1. submit = GRK #5293 to place under in an
orderly fashion
2. governing authorities = all who rule
over us, not just the federal
or state government
3. all authority is established by God =
GRK #5259, 5021 under God's power
or authority; to place, set, appoint,
arrange or order
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Q: Why must we submit?
A: v.1-2 rebelling against God's established
authority
v.3 government promotes the good of
society
v.4 government restrains & punishes evil
doing; God is carrying out His wrath;
He is in control
v.5 to avoid possible punishment; maintain
a good conscience
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Q: What does it mean
"because of conscience"? A:
in context vv.12:14-21; vv.13:8-10 doing right before God & man
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Q: How do we submit to
those who govern over us? A: support
the various needs of government by:
v.6 pay the direct taxes that are due
v.7 pay indirect taxes or revenue,
respect, honor to officials
v.8 pay all debts - what we owe
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BIG IDEA: Seek social and political change or improvement, and not subversion of the
government. This activism should be
sought only thru peaceful, legal, morally upright, & God-approving
ways. God does not approve of
rebellion. He is in control. Leave room for God's wrath (v.12:19).
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Works Cited:
Bible. “The Holy Bible: New International Version.” The Bible Library CD-ROM. Oklahoma
City, OK: Ellis Enterprises, 1988.
“Strong's Greek Dictionary”. The
Bible Library CD‑ROM. Oklahoma City, OK: Ellis Enterprises, 1988.
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