More on National Authority and the Church. Rom 13:1-7

Quick review so far in Chapter 12, and Permanent Spiritual Gifts

Chapter 12, descriptions and reasons for temporary and permanent Spiritual Gifts.

Be Prepared - Not Foolish (make sure you have Oil for your lamp - before the Master shows up)

National Authority and the Church, Romans 13:1-7

Chapter 12, continuing with "Sanctification"

Parable of the 10 Virgins - Matt 25:1-13 (oil is analogous to the Holy Spirit)

Nations - Righteous vs Lawless

Be aware of Sheep in Wolves clothing, in the last generation, the love of self will be the basis for many of those who "serve" others. Not all, but the majority. Just as it was in the days Noah, most men were continually dreaming of ways to commit evil, so it will be in the last generation. 

Genesis 10:5