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Our Relationship to the State: Dutiful Submission (Romans 13:1-7)

Posted on August 15, 2022 | Pastor: Matt Bedzyk
Romans Sermon Series - ECC

In Romans 12, we saw how disciples of Jesus are recognized by a non-retaliating love for their enemies that seeks peace with all and leaves vengeance with God. But this raised an important issue: What about evil? What about justice? All of this leads Paul to consider the Christian’s relationship to the state and discuss […]

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