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Join Pastor Robert as he dives deep into Romans 13:1-7, exploring the biblical perspective on government, police, soldiers, and authority. In a world where chaos erupts when law and order collapse—whether in places like Haiti, Somalia, or even U.S. cities like Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Austin, and Tucson—this teaching unpacks God’s design for authority and its role in restraining evil and promoting good.

What You’ll Learn:
1. God as the Source of All Authority: Discover why Romans 13:1 teaches that all authority comes from God and how this applies to our respect for governing authorities.

2. Resisting Authority, Resisting God: Understand the consequences of resisting God-ordained authority as outlined in Romans 13:2.

3. Government’s Role: Learn how Romans 13:3-4 describes the government’s duty to punish evil and praise good, with insights from 1 Peter 2:14 and Acts 25:11.

4. Obedience and Conscience: Explore why Romans 13:5 calls for submission to authority for the sake of conscience, and when obedience to God supersedes human authority (Acts 5:29).

5. Taxes and Duties: Uncover the biblical mandate for paying taxes and rendering honor as seen in Romans 13:6-7.

6. God’s Design for Order: See how God’s institutions—marriage, family, government, and the church—work together to prevent chaos and promote justice.

In a time when debates about government, law enforcement, and authority dominate headlines, this message offers timeless biblical wisdom. Pastor Robert addresses real-world issues—like rising crime in defunded police cities and global instability in places like Haiti and Congo—while grounding the discussion in Scripture. Whether you’re a Christian seeking clarity on how to navigate authority or someone curious about what the Bible says about government, this teaching will inspire you to live honorably, trust in God’s sovereignty, and understand the balance between submission and standing firm in faith.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

0:00 Introduction
0:42 God Has Given Four Institutions: Marriage, Family, Government, and the Church
7:50 God Is the Source of All Authority (Romans 13:1; 1 Peter 2:13; John 19:11)
12:33 Resisting Authority Is Resisting God (Romans 13:2; Titus 3:1)
14:02 Government’s Role: Punish Evil, Praise Good (Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14; Acts 25:11)
19:11 Obedience Is for Conscience’ Sake (Romans 13:5; Acts 5:29; Ecclesiastes 8:2)
24:30 Taxes and Duties Are Part of Submission (Romans 13:6-7; 1 Peter 2:17)
28:43 God Designed Government to Restrain Evil, Promote Good, and Maintain Order
29:14 Where Law Enforcement Is Absent, People Live in Fear and Injustice
29:45 Christians Show the World Another Way: Living Honorably, Doing Good, and Submitting for the Lord’s Sake
29:59 Ultimately, Our Trust Is Not in Police, Soldiers, or Politicians, but in the Lord Who Rules Over Kings and Kingdoms
30:43 Closing prayer

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Teacher: Robert Furrow
Series: A Study in Romans