Romans 13 and Obedience to Civil Authority | The Well Podcast S2E3

God instituted civil authority for the peace and prosperity of society, apart from which there would be anarchy. We are called to obey governing authorities (Romans 13:1-4), but God is our ultimate authority. God’s primary purpose for human government is to protect its citizens from violent offenders. The biblical responsibility of government is to maintain order and peace in society. Paul wrote Romans to help people understand who they are in Christ and how to live justified and sanctified in a secular culture. Faith has always intersected with politics because religion shapes culture, and culture shapes laws. If you want to change laws, you have to change the religion that shaped them. A nation’s legislation is always a reflection of that civilization’s worldview and religion. Our culture was born out of a Judeo-Christian mindset. Faith has intersected politics in every civilization from the earliest moments of human civilization. We need to be filled with the spirit of God to go out and be bold in our respective spheres of influence. Christians involved in ungodly government can bring godly outcomes. Regardless of who is in the White House, it all comes back to the church house. Without civil authority, our country would fall into anarchy. We need to put our hope in a spiritual revival. Trusting Jesus and knowing God’s Word is the only way to experience peace in this time of frustration, division, and fear. Thanks for joining us this week! Check out Founded in Faith to be equipped to engage in conversations and think biblically, not politically ↴ https://www.youtube.com/watch... Listen to The Abundant Life Family Podcast ↴ https://www.youtube.com/playlist... Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Podcast #TheWell #Christian #Civilauthority