Gospel Citizenship In A Gospel Rejecting Government October 28 th, 2012.

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Gospel Citizenship In A Gospel Rejecting Government October 28 th, 2012

Revolutionary Truths of Christian Citizenship 1) Jesus is not on the side of any political party – He is on the side of God, God’s truth & God’s purposes.

Revolutionary Truths of Christian Citizenship 2) Jesus reveals that government is established by God – even when that government opposes God. Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. (Romans 13:1)

Revolutionary Truths of Christian Citizenship 3) Jesus reveals that his kingdom is global not national.

Revolutionary Truths of Christian Citizenship 4) Jesus reveals that the state should be the state and the church should be the church.

By ‘This’ They Will Know “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this [love] all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35)

Gospel Citizenship In A Gospel Rejecting Government October 28 th, 2012