THE BELIEVER'S RELATIONSHIP TO THE GOVERNMENT (40 OF 49)
by Jerry Watts
Scripture: Romans 13:1-7
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The Believer's Relationship to the Government (40 of 49)
Series: Romans - God's Glorious Gospel
Jerry Watts
Romans 13:1-7
• An Idaho sheep rancher was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. The stranger said, "If I can guess how many sheep you've got, may I have one?" Thinking this to be impossible the rancher agreed. "You have 1,795 sheep." Stunned by the correct answer the rancher told him to choose his sheep. The man selected an animal and slung it over his shoulder and started to walk away. The rancher said, "Hey, if I can tell you who you work for, can I have that animal back?" The stranger nodded his approval. "OK, you work for the government." Now the stranger was amazed and so he asked, "How did you figure that out?" The rancher spit on the ground and said, "Well, put my dog down and I will tell you."
• In any honest attempt to study, learn, and understand the principles in the Bible, we will come to those days which are decidedly messages to believers. That is, a message to those who know and have an intimate walk with Christ. As we have read our text, today is one of those days.
• So let's begin this way. In 2 Peter 3:9 we read, "The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance." It is the desire of God that all of us find forgiveness of our sin which leads to life. The Bible tells us that by our sin we are separated from God and have no hope of eternal life because the wages of sin is death. However, the GIFT of God is eternal life, don't you like that? But God gift of eternal life is only available through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Here is what this means. In Acts 16 the Philippians jailer asked the most direct question of anyone in the Bible. His words, "What must I do to be saved?" The parallel question is this, "What must I do to have my sin forgiven, abundant life here, and eternal life is heaven?" Here is the answer; believe ...
Series: Romans - God's Glorious Gospel
Jerry Watts
Romans 13:1-7
• An Idaho sheep rancher was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. The stranger said, "If I can guess how many sheep you've got, may I have one?" Thinking this to be impossible the rancher agreed. "You have 1,795 sheep." Stunned by the correct answer the rancher told him to choose his sheep. The man selected an animal and slung it over his shoulder and started to walk away. The rancher said, "Hey, if I can tell you who you work for, can I have that animal back?" The stranger nodded his approval. "OK, you work for the government." Now the stranger was amazed and so he asked, "How did you figure that out?" The rancher spit on the ground and said, "Well, put my dog down and I will tell you."
• In any honest attempt to study, learn, and understand the principles in the Bible, we will come to those days which are decidedly messages to believers. That is, a message to those who know and have an intimate walk with Christ. As we have read our text, today is one of those days.
• So let's begin this way. In 2 Peter 3:9 we read, "The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance." It is the desire of God that all of us find forgiveness of our sin which leads to life. The Bible tells us that by our sin we are separated from God and have no hope of eternal life because the wages of sin is death. However, the GIFT of God is eternal life, don't you like that? But God gift of eternal life is only available through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Here is what this means. In Acts 16 the Philippians jailer asked the most direct question of anyone in the Bible. His words, "What must I do to be saved?" The parallel question is this, "What must I do to have my sin forgiven, abundant life here, and eternal life is heaven?" Here is the answer; believe ...
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