The Church Within The State

Romans 13:1-7

Big Idea: The Gospel Changes How God’s People Relate To The Government.

1. How should Christians relate to the state? With God-defined submission. (1a)

2. Why should Christians submit to the state? Because rulers are God’s gift for our good. (1b-5)

3. What should it look like when Christians relate to the state? As godly as possible. (6-7)