Tag Archives: Romans 13

light weapons

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 13:11-14 11 And do this because we know the time, that it is already the hour for us to wake up from sleep, because our deliverance is now nearer than when we became believers. 12 The night has advanced … Continue reading →

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paying the bills

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 13:6-10 6 For this reason you also pay taxes, because the authorities are God’s servants devoted to governing. 7 Pay everyone what you owe them: taxes to the ones you owe taxes, revenue to the ones you owe revenue, … Continue reading →

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basic goodness

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 13:1-5 1 Each soul is subject to the higher authorities. Because there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been put in place by God. 2 So the opponent of such authority opposes … Continue reading →

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evangelism: perspective on the state

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 13.  Paul encourages believers to submit to the authority of the state here.  He argues that: God will punish law breakers (1-7). Obeying the law is a way of loving your neighbor (8-10). The time is short, so believers … Continue reading →

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the debts he calls us to pay

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 13.  Believers have been set free from the debt to sin and are now free to live in the righteousness given to us through the grace and mercy of God.  Our change in status before God includes a new … Continue reading →

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