Romans 13:1 - Stewardship of the Relationship between Church & State

Christmas

The Glory of God

Stewardship
Jesus merged

sacred & secular
God owns it all

Stewards of all
Romans 1-11

Stewards - Gospel
Romans 12 & 13 Stewardship

Christian relationships
Relationships 
Civil Relationships 
Romans 13:1

Every person is to be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.
Romans 12

18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people.
not always a choice 

often a possibility 
Romans 12

19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
Stop it

God will
Romans 12

20 “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 
Romans 12

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
response to 
unfair treatment 

level of inner peace & joy

bitterness is a cancer
Purpose

Evangelism
Romans 13:1

Every person is to be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.
submit = military term

each other = humility

God’s world & place in it