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The Christian and the Government
Romans 13:1-10
Introduction:
A. First allegiance
B. God wants obedience to the laws of the land. 1 Peter 2:13-15
I. Our relation to civil government.
A. Origin of civil government Isaiah 10:5,6 Romans 13:1
B. An important obligation. 1 Timothy 2:1-3
C. What if we disobey? Romans 13:2,3
D. Capital punishment. Romans 13:4
E. Motives for subjection. Romans 13:5
II. Obligation to support the state. Romans 13:6,7 Matthew 22:21
III. The perfect motive - Love. Romans 13:8-10
A. A debt we should incur. Romans 13:8
Conclusion: The first love needs to develope. John 14:15
Believe - John 8:24 Repent - Luke 13:3 Baptism - John 3:3,5 Mark 16:16
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