Christ's Righteousness Transforms Our Lives (Romans 13)

Text: Romans 13

Theme: The gospel reveals the righteousness of God...

5. In Transformation (12-16)
B) Towards Society (12:17 - 13:14)

Since God established them (1), to avoid punishment, and for
the sake of conscience (2-5) believers should submit to
governing authorities (cf. 1 Peter 2:13-17; Acts 5:29) by
doing good (3-5), paying taxes (6), and giving them honor (7).

Towards society, believers should let no debt remain
outstanding (8), love their neighbor (8b-10), lay aside
immoral conduct (11-13), put on Christ, and "make no provision
for the flesh" (avoid packing a sack lunch which makes it
easier and more tempting for you to commit sin--14).

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Have you heard Christ died for our sins, and God raised Him
from the dead? Did you know God saves you from hell and
gives you eternal life through faith in this finished work alone,
not your merits (Jn. 3:16; 1 Cor. 15:1-3; Eph. 2:8-10; 2 Thess.
1:8-9)? This is so man cannot boast, and God alone gets the
glory (Eph. 2:8-9).
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