The Greatest Letter Ever Written (Part 196)

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ROMANS - THE GREATEST LETTER EVER WRITTEN #196
7/7/2024
“Righteousness Practiced: Romans 12-16.” Part 23
Introduction - Rom. 13:1-7.
Transition - Phil. 1:27-30; 3:17-4:1.
Big idea - American Christians are to behave as citizens of the USA worthy of the Gospel of Christ while simultaneously being citizens of heaven.
Transition - Rom. 14:1, 10-12; 15:5-6.
I. Documents that are part and parcel of our God ordained government.
A. Major ones - Declaration of Independence; Bill of Rights; Constitution. The big 3.
B. Minor ones - state and local laws and ordinances.
C. Making sense of it all - Rom. 13:1-4.
II. Decisions decisions decisions - now what? Specific cases to consider.
A. What is the place of a believer in governmental affairs?
B. What about calling out our leaders when they govern badly? Mt. 23:13-ff; Jn. 19:4-11.
C. What about using laws to our advantage?
D. What about town board meetings or PTA or the like? Mt. 5:13-16.
Conclusion