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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