JunChosen
Well-Known Member
My commentary on @Wrangler Post #26 and @FHII Post #39,
Indeed Romans 13:1-7 is speaking of government authority.
Proverbs 8:15-16
15 By me kings reign, and princess decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
These verses declare God is the king-maker, i.e. He puts up kings and put down kings
Romans 13:3-4
3 For rulers are not a terror for good works but to the evil. Wilt thou not be afraid of the power (those in authority)?...
4 For he is the minister to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
These verses teach that those in authority [government, soldiers, policemen, etc] they protect the citizenry but if evil is done, be afraid. For they are ministers of
God to execute the rules and laws of individual countries and put wrath upon those that do evil.
Ecclesiastes 8:11
11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Speaks of Capital Punishment.
There are many more Scripture references but the above is sufficient for understanding to what I want conveyed.
To God Be The Glory
Indeed Romans 13:1-7 is speaking of government authority.
Proverbs 8:15-16
15 By me kings reign, and princess decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
These verses declare God is the king-maker, i.e. He puts up kings and put down kings
Romans 13:3-4
3 For rulers are not a terror for good works but to the evil. Wilt thou not be afraid of the power (those in authority)?...
4 For he is the minister to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
These verses teach that those in authority [government, soldiers, policemen, etc] they protect the citizenry but if evil is done, be afraid. For they are ministers of
God to execute the rules and laws of individual countries and put wrath upon those that do evil.
Ecclesiastes 8:11
11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Speaks of Capital Punishment.
There are many more Scripture references but the above is sufficient for understanding to what I want conveyed.
To God Be The Glory