God’s Family Living in the World
READING: Rom. 13
Christians must properly understand the role of government as designed by God. This will help us understand our relationship to the world. If we are not careful, we can develop attitudes and behaviors which make us and the Church indistinguishable in the world. When the Church is viewed as just another political action committee, Christians have gone wrong. Christians must pray for leaders and work to help bring order to God’s creation.
Also, Paul discusses living in the present age. He uses imagery which brings to mind someone waking in the morning and getting dressed for the new day. By the resurrection of the Messiah, a new day has dawned. Through faith, we are reborn and given new life (Rom. 6). While we live in the same world, living in this world is drastically different. As we seek to discern the dawn, our minds are being renewed and our lives are being transformed by love.
QUESTIONS
1). What is the role of government and how does Paul’s explanation of government fit into the context of Romans 12-13?
2). How does Paul discuss the consequences of the dawning of the new day?
3). What do we owe our fellow man? How will our repayment change the world?
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