Romans 13:3 - Fear Prevention For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. Truth to Learn Good works overcome fear. Behind the Words The word...
Romans 13:2 – Authoritative Submission
Romans 13:2 - Authoritative Submission Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. Truth to Learn We are to submit ourselves to those in authority over us, or we will find ourselves resisting what God has put in place....
Romans 13:1 – Civil Submission
Romans 13:1 - Civil Submission Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Truth to Learn We Christians are to submit to those in authority over us. Behind the Words “Authorities” is...
Romans 12:21 – Good Versus Evil
Romans 12:21 - Good Versus Evil Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Truth to Learn The proper way for a Christian to combat evil is with good. Behind the Words The word translated “overcome” is nikaō, a verb form of the noun nikē, which refers...
Romans 12:20 – Mercy, Not Vengeance
Romans 12:20 - Mercy, Not Vengeance Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head." Truth to Learn Do not take vengeance. Instead, show mercy. Behind the Words “Heap” is...
Romans 12:19 – Who’s The Judge
Romans 12:19 - Who's The Judge Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Truth to Learn There is only one Judge and we need to let Him do His job. Behind the Words...
Romans 12:18 – Be At Peace
Romans 12:18 - Be At Peace If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Truth to Learn Christians should be peace-seeking people. Behind the Words The word translated “it is possible” is dunaton, a word we’ve seen before. It refers to “power, authority,...