Romans Week 24

                                       Romans 13

Romans 13

CGL Notes: This passage shows us that in light of the Gospel and in light of the return of Christ we should embody the Gospel, love our neighbors, and submit to our authorities. This passage teaches us a lot about God and his sovereignty over authorities in our lives. Just as Christ was obedient through submissiveness so should we as long as our authorities are not leading us into sin and outside of the will of God.

Read vs 1-7

What does this passage teach us about God?

How does submitting to governing authorities challenge us (and others) in the culture we live in? How does this passage remind you of your true kingdom and true citizenship in Christ?

How does God’s sovereignty over earthly rulers coupled with Jesus’s submissiveness to authorities give you comfort and help you submit to them in your own life?

Read vs 8-10

Vs 8 How does the Gospel put us in debt towards loving one another? Why is love such a central theme in the Bible… “Love is the fulfillment of the law”… What is God trying to teach us? 

Read vs 11-14

How does living in light of the return of Christ reshape how we think and change the way we live here on earth? 

What are some things Paul tells them to do in these verses in the light of Jesus’s return and what are some things you see in your life that don’t reflect a life focused on Jesus and Eternity?

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