1. The Christian and Civil Government

2.  Ordained of God  Romans 13:1,2  No certain form of government  Purpose of  Promote good; protect doer of good – Rom. 13:3; 1 Pt. 2:13,14  Punish evil doer – Rom. 13:4

3.  God Rules  Daniel 4:17  Psalm 33:12, 16, 17  Jeremiah 18:7-10  Those who forget God reap the consequences – Rom. 1:18-32

4.  The Christian’s Duty  Submit – Rom. 13:1,2; 1 Pt. 2:13-16  Only 1 exception – Acts 5:29  Pay taxes – Rom. 13:6; Mt. 22:21  Honor – Rom. 13:7; 1 Pt. 2:17  Pray for leaders – 1 Tim. 2:1-4

5.  Christians Must Be “Salt”  Matt. 5:13 cf. Gen. 18:26-33  Not by protests and riots  Some “political” issues not a question of “right or wrong”  Some issues of “right or wrong” have become political  Abortion; homosexuality, etc.

6. What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17)Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3)Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) Confess your faith (Mt. 10:32)Confess your faith (Mt. 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4)Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4)