God, You, and the Government

Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ:
At the time of writing this letter, Jewish members of the church in Rome had great contempt for the cruel Roman government and wanted to shake off their ruler-ship. Why? Many Jews from Rome had just been thrown out of Rome by Caesar Claudius. Further, Rome maintained cruel control of their homeland - Israel.

How should the holy church of Jesus respond to the state, even a tyrannical state? This is what you will hear about today.

Our headings are:

1. Command: Submit to the authorities
2. Consequences if you don't submit
3. Consequences if you do submit

Our goals are:
That you will learn how to deal with the civil authorities to maintain your Christian testimony and yet fulfill you kingdom building activities.