The Greatest Letter Ever Written (Part 194)

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ROMANS - THE GREATEST LETTER EVER WRITTEN #194
6/916/2024
“Righteousness Practiced: Romans 12-16.” Part 21
Introduction - Jer. 1:10 & 2Cor. 2:12-17.
Transition - Romans 13:1-7.
Big idea - Christians are to be subject to the authorities God has placed over them, and pay their taxes.
Transition
I. Tension - Rom. 13:1-2. (Dual citizenship)
Titus 3:1-2.
II. Terror to bad behavior - Rom. 13:3-4.
Rom. 2:14-15; 1Pet. 2:13-17; Rom. 8:28? .
III. Two reasons for our willful subjection - Rom. 13:5-7.
A. Avoidance of God’s wrath -
B. Acting upon conscience -
C. Allowances for taxes, revenue, respect , and honor.
Conclusion