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10 - Submission To Civil Authority

1 Peter 2:13-17

May 27, 2018 • Pastor Ronald H. Gann

The rule of Law is the mark of all civilized society. And it has to be administered by someone. Even if the current officeholder is a poor excuse for a leader, Scripture repeatedly tells us that they are to be obeyed regardless because they represent law and order, without which a country will descend into anarchy (Rom. 13:1-3 cf. 1 Pet. 2:13-17). But is there ever a "just cause" for Christians to take up arms against the government or attempt to assassinate a wicked ruler? What exactly is the Christian's responsibility to civil authority (godly or otherwise)?

In this sermon series, Pastor Ronald H. Gann looks at Peter's advice, affirmation, and admonition to his scattered readers abroad.

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