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AN EXPOSITION OF ROMANS 13:1-7 THE CHRISTIAN AND CIVIL AUTHORITIES INTRODUCTION This exposition is designed first to set out the Apostle Pauls teaching on the relationship between Christians and civil authorities, and then to examine its contemporary application for Christians using the clearest New Testament text, Romans 13:1-7. This passage contains general commands for both Christians and non-Christians. Paul reasons that obedience is required as civil authorities have been ordained by God (13:1b-2) and because civil rulers are responsible to maintain civic order (13:3-4). Two motivations for obedience are the avoidance of wrath and the maintenance of a good conscience (13:5). Finally, the obligations of obedience are discussed†¦show more content†¦A few interpreters have argued that the one referred to here is, at least, partially a spiritual being. The main argument for this latter view is that elsewhere Paul uses the word authorities to describe angelic powers. There are four reasons that require the rejection of the spiritual beings view. First, when Paul uses this word to refer to spiritual beings, he always combines it with the word powers. That is not the case here. Second, other terms in this text that are parallel with authorities are not capable of this double meaning. They are called rulers in v. 3 and servants to whom taxes and tribute are due in v. 4. Throughout this passage, Paul uses terms that are taken from Greco-Roman government and administration, and there is no reason to think otherwise here. Third, nowhere does Paul speak of the redemption and conversion of these authorities. An appeal to Colossians 1:19-20 is tenuous since Jesus triumphs over them (Col 2:15), though they remain hostile (Eph 2:1-2). In view of 1 Corinthians 15:24 which tells of the destruction of all dominion, authority, and power at the return of Christ, it should be clear that, even if we give Colossians 1:19-20 the most general meaning possible, this reconciliation is yet future. Fourth, Paul never commands his readers to submit to such angelic beings. Quite the contrary, he counsels that believers should resist and oppose them. Thus, the governing authorities spoken of here are in reference toShow MoreRelatedPauls View On The Church1480 Words   |  6 Pageswill lay out what Paul believes and describes of what the church is, and what the church does. What is the Church? There are key references in the Bible that Paul talks about regard the church: Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:11-22; 3:3-9, Colossians 1:24-27; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:26-28, Romans 16:25-27. Church is also commonly known as the Temple of God. 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