Central Baptist Church of Owasso
Good Government
October 18, 2020
Main Scripture Reference(s)
Romans 13:1-7

Good Government

October 18, 2020 / Romans 13:1-7

GOOD GOVERNMENT

Series: Culture and the Cross — A God-Honoring Approach to Politics

October 18, 2020

Romans 13:1–7 (NIV)

The of Government

1. Government provides

  • Romans 13:4 (NIV)
  • Genesis 1:28 (NIV)

 

2. Government God

  • Romans 13:1,3,4 (NIV)
    • 1…The authorities that exist have been established by God.
    • 3…do what is right and he will commend you.
    • 4…bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

 

3. Government provides a

 

Positive or favorable toward Christians:

  • 2 Samuel 23:3–4 (NLT)

 

Negative toward Christians:

  • Jeremiah 29:7 (NLT)

 

India — 1.38 billion (increasing 38k/day)

  • 2.3% — Christian (31 million)

 

China — 1.44 billion (increasing 16k/day)

  • 93—115 million Protestants (10% growth)
  • 160 million by 2025
  • 247 million by 2030

 

1. We are commanded to *

Romans 13:1–2 (NIV)

*When to push back

  • Laws
    • Exodus 1:15–17 (NLT)
  • Violations
    • Acts 4:19–20 (NIV)

 

2. Our main job is to

  • 1 Timothy 2:1–4 (NLT)

 

This election season, remember this…

God is in charge and His government is good.

So honor what God has created.

 

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