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2. Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You.
Hymns
Invitation
Red Songbook -
Supplemental

3. Submission to Government
Romans 13
Submission to Government
Romans 11 is often used as a prooftext for Calvinism. This fails because the Calvinistic interpretation is at odds with other Scriptures. Scriptures are understood in light of other Scriptures; therefore, we understand this chapter from the total of the Bible

4. Personal Work and Scriptures
Passages
Alpha Role
Beta Role
Ephesians 5:22-6:9
Colossians 3:18-4:1
1 Peter 2:13-3:7
Husband
Wife
Parents
Children
Employers
Employees
Government
Citizens/subjects

5. The Bible Looks At Government
Matthew 22:16-22 I Timothy 2:1-4 Titus 3:1 1 Peter 2:13-15

6. Paul Looks At Government
All authority comes from God Purpose: punish the evildoer Our conscience sake: our own authority
Ec 8:2 I say, "Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God.

7. Paul Looks At Government
Three Points to Consider: Paying Our Share Obeying the Law Honoring our King

8. Taxes to whom taxes are due
Christians pay taxes religiously It does not mean we cannot seek deductions We are not accountable for misused funds

9. Fear to whom fear is due
Purpose: living peaceably to save all men But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: "We ought to obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29 Man’s Law God’s Law
Peter demonstrates the limit a Christian obeys: until obeying it violates God’s law

10. Honor to whom honor is due
Whether righteous or unrighteous Cautious mind of criticism - Matthew 14:3 American rights Christian liberties
For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Because John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her.“ Matthew 14:3

11. Civic Responsibility: Ambassadors
We are citizens of heaven, guests here Ambassadors of the Kingdom Our conduct should reflect our King
For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Because John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her.“ Matthew 14:3

13. The Plan of Salvation in Romans
Hearing and Believing ……….Romans 10:17 Confessing Jesus as Lord ……..Romans 10:9 Repentance from sin ….….Romans 6:11-13 Baptism into Christ ……………Romans 6:3-4 Remaining faithful ……………Romans 12:1-2