Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that dealing with human government and civil authority is becoming a grave concern as the government is imposing and crushing freedom and liberties in the name of democracy. The global agenda to destroy Christianity and the Bible is 1-advocacy of unrestrained sexual freedom, 2-redefinition of the family, 3-control of the educational system, 4-the mantra to promote democratic ideal of inclusion, 5-create new legal language of hate speech, and 6-legislation of economic sanction and forced compliance. But Paul still points out that the State is an institution ordained by God. In verses 1-2, Paul gives us an injunction to "let every soul be subject unto the higher power, an explanation why to follow that injunction, and a conclusion. Today, we'll see the features of the injunction as: emphatic, inclusive, and specific.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues the introduction to Romans Chapter 13 and the believer's relationship and duties to civil authorities. Several concerns of today will lead to biblical clashes between the church and the government, like: sodomy, gender issues and dysphoria, transgender issues, family issues, abortion, and school curriculum. Democracy cannot survive without a moral base, and as the nation deteriorates, evil men elect an evil government. Should a Christian ever get involved with anything political? We'll look at the examples of Joseph, Daniel, Moses, the Matthew 8 centurion, Zacchius, and Cornelius. The Christian can be involved in the state and government, but the church must never become politicized. The duties of the Christian are 1-to submit to the government and 2-to pay taxes.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues the introduction to Romans Chapter 13 and the believer's relationship and duties to civil authorities. Several concerns of today will lead to biblical clashes between the church and the government, like: sodomy, gender issues and dysphoria, transgender issues, family issues, abortion, and school curriculum. Democracy cannot survive without a moral base, and as the nation deteriorates, evil men elect an evil government. Should a Christian ever get involved with anything political? We'll look at the examples of Joseph, Daniel, Moses, the Matthew 8 centurion, Zacchius, and Cornelius. The Christian can be involved in the state and government, but the church must never become politicized. The duties of the Christian are 1-to submit to the government and 2-to pay taxes.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy introduces us to Romans Chapter 13 and the believer's relationship and duties to civil authorities. The New Testament churches also had issues with the government, because of their composition of being both Jews and Gentiles combined with their Jewish nationalism and also their misinterpretation of Scripture. In Paul's teaching, he is trying to safeguard the Gospel and the testimony of the church with how believers react to government authorities.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy introduces us to Romans Chapter 13 and the believer's relationship and duties to civil authorities. The New Testament churches also had issues with the government, because of their composition of being both Jews and Gentiles combined with their Jewish nationalism and also their misinterpretation of Scripture. In Paul's teaching, he is trying to safeguard the Gospel and the testimony of the church with how believers react to government authorities.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that in order for a believer to keep the peace, he must 1-repudiate the desire for revenge, 2-recognize that vengeance is God's prerogative, 3-respond with kindness and generosity, and then 4-something will change as a result.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that in order for a believer to keep the peace, he must 1-repudiate the desire for revenge, 2-recognize that vengeance is God's prerogative, 3-respond with kindness and generosity, and then 4-something will change as a result.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that the Bible says it's not always possible to live peaceably with all men, but the believer must try. There are two types of people that Paul is dealing with: the person who wants vengeance and those willing to do anything for peace. We are to leave vengeance to God, but we also must not sacrifice truth for peace. We are to 1-defend truth, 2-be gentle and patient dealing with those who have the Gospel but are unclear about certain fundaments, 3-be careful how we declare truth, 4-don't take rejection personal, and 5-have peace in our heart with God that we did the right thing.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that the Bible says it's not always possible to live peaceably with all men, but the believer must try. There are two types of people that Paul is dealing with: the person who wants vengeance and those willing to do anything for peace. We are to leave vengeance to God, but we also must not sacrifice truth for peace. We are to 1-defend truth, 2-be gentle and patient dealing with those who have the Gospel but are unclear about certain fundaments, 3-be careful how we declare truth, 4-don't take rejection personal, and 5-have peace in our heart with God that we did the right thing.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is supposed to respond and react when evil is done to them. We'll see the Command to "recompense to no man evil for evil," because your response impacts the Gospel. We'll see how this Command differs from the Old Testament Law and how Christ responded in this way. We'll then see that the Counsel to "provide things honest in the sight of all men," means that instead of acting impulsively, we need to respond in a responsible way so as not to give the appearance of evil.