1. Be Subject to Civil Authorities
1 Peter 2:12-17

2. 1. This passage in its biblical context
1 Peter 2:13-17; 2:18-25; & 3:1-7
Ephesians 5:22 – 6:9
Colossians 3:18 – 4:1
Romans 13:1-7

3. 2. This passage in its historical context
Acts 24:5, 14
Acts 28:22
John 19:12

4. 3. Submit for the Lord’s sake
1 Peter 2:13; 2:18; 3:1
Luke 2:51
Ephesians 6:5-7
Colossians 3:17
Acts 4:18-20
Acts 5:29

5. 4. Scope and role of authorities
1 Peter 2:13-14
1 Peter 1:1
Esther 7 & 8
Romans 13:4

6. 5. Doing good muzzles ignorance
1 Peter 2:15
Romans 13:2
Matthew 5:40-41

7. 6. Civil freedom if slaves to God
1 Peter 2:16
Romans 8:2
Colossians 2:21
Matthew 6:24

8. 7. Honor; love; fear; honor
1 Peter 2:17
Galatians 6:10
Colossians 2:21
Luke 2:52

9. Will you be subject to Christ’s authority?
Become A Christian!
Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17)
Believe Jesus is the Christ (John 8:24)
Repent of sins (Luke 13:3)
Confess Christ (Matt. 10:32-33)
Be baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Live a committed life (Rev. 2:10)
Be Restored Back To God!
Confess sin (1 John 1:9-10)
Repent and pray (Acts 8:22)
Renew your commitment (Rev. 2:4-5)