The Christian and Government

ROMANS 13

1. Government is ordained by God  _^(vs.1)
2. The Exceptions to Disobeying Government
   • Matters of worship
   • Matters of witness
   • Matters of morality
3. Rebellion against government is a rebellion against God and will be punished _{^{(vs. 2)}}
4. Government is to restrain evil _{^{(vs. 3)}}
5. Government is God’s servant for you benefit _{^{(vs. 4a)}}
6. Government is God’s ministers to punish evil doers _{^{(vs. 4b)}}
7. We are to submit to government to enjoy a clear conscience _{^{(vv. 5-7)}}