Honor the Authorities
Romans
Romans is the Apostle Paul’s fullest and clearest treatise on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Throughout history, this letter has opened eyes, awakened hearts, and set movements in motion. It’s both profoundly theological and deeply personal, revealing the truth about God, humanity, and salvation. John Stott rightly called Romans a manifesto of freedom in Christ - a freedom that remakes our lives, forms us into God’s people, and sends us as witnesses of Jesus in the world.
Text: Romans 12:14-13:10
Community Discussion
Discussion: Read Romans 13.1-7.
What does Paul tell us about God and how he's ordered his world?
If authority is good, why does "submission" so often have negative connotations?
What shape ought submission to authority take in our cultural context?
What limits -- if any -- does Paul put on that submission? Why?
Read 1 Tim 2.1-4, and pray.
October 4th, 2026