Christian's Relationship to Government -Romans 13 Part1

This is the third video in the series, "Christian's relationship to Ron Paul;" and is part one of a two part video on the topic of Romans Chapter 13. This is a foundational central passage to our subject. It is crucial to understand what this passage teaches, in order to know what the Bible says regarding the role of Civil Government, and our relationship to it.

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[TheHardReality]

I like how he did a word study on the second half of the passage, but not the first part, which, in the literal, original greek, tells us not to oppose liberty. In modern translations(ie, king james and newer), it tells us not to oppose government.

[transformnotconform]

If you could please let me know which Greek word you're referring to, that would be great.

[gfudge76]

How can the neo cons be christians...

[transformnotconform]

My whole goal in making these videos is to help the Church to see how vital it is to ensure that the actions and stances we take are truly the "good and perfect and acceptable will of God." Having said that, most NeoConservative ideology, though it may have well intentioned motives (to give others the benefit of the doubt) is not Scriptural. I AM NOT saying that those who embrace NeoConservativism are not saved. I just think there is confusion regarding what Scripture says about these things.

[phuq1deology]

given YOUR definition of evil, would the USA be evil for encroching on, and harming the people of iraq and their property?

[transformnotconform]

Given my definition of evil, the USA is not evil...but some of the things the USA has done have been. Yes, I think it was wrong to go to war with Iraq. It was a preemptive war, which is in direct contradiction to Romans 12 "In as much as it lies with you, live peaceably with all men." What Scripture says to the Church is clear, it should be our LAST resort to take up arms against another.

[corruptionbustr]

Ron Paul is winning. Check AOL's poll:

news.aol (DOT) com/political-machine/2007/12/­21/straw-poll-dec-21-jan-4/

[WazupMyNinja]

i love god. but I HATE POLICE

[LibertarianChristian]

This video has given me so much peace! thank you soo much... I shall do my own research, but this makes so much sense!

God bless you!

[TheCuppycakedelight5]

Evil and sin are synonymous. We are to submit when Governments carry out Justice following God's law. When Government breaks God's law and forces others to break Gods law, we cannot comply. WE Cannot Comply, remember the reformers.

[SpringChatty]

You cannot take it unwillingly, unknowingly does not count.

[DigitalPraise7]

@psxwarrior The mark deals with a lot more than some vaccine.

[DigitalPraise7]

@psxwarrior The mark of the beast deals with worship not a vaccine. I can show you from the Bible if you can handle the Truth.

[defohio]

Hosea 8:4 shows an example of a governing body not ordained by God.

[thebigmodernrush]

@psxwarrior as far as the Mark of the Beast in Rev. 13 16 people are 'caused' to take the Mark not 'forced'. Big difference. And the Mark is IN the forehead which is to say the Brain. The word 'mark' can also mean..'to make an impression'

[michigankids]

@transformnotconform Hi I know you asked TheHardReality but I thought I'd answer you. The word is "exousia" and it is translated as "authority" but a much better translation would be "liberty" in the sense of the right to chose or liberty of choice. " Let every soul be subject unto the higher liberty. For there is no liberty but of God: the liberties that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth (opposes) the liberty..." Do a search "romans 13 Clergy Response Teams"..scary.

[JonWRowe]

Ben Franklin was not a Christian and didn't give two shits about Romans 13. Romans 13 teaches that you submit to all government, categorically, EVEN TYRANNICAL GOVERNMENT. IF YOU are a FUNDAMENTAL BIBLICAL CHRISTIAN, you would care about what Romans 13 ACTUALLY teaches.

The Bible teaches ALL revolution (and this would, by logic, include the American Revolution) is a sin on the same level as witchcraft.