SUBMISSION TO GOVERNMENT & LOVE

Romans 13:1-14 Bible Study Questions

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1. Who are we to subject ourselves to (13:1)?



2. Why is it that we are to subject ourselves to them in this way (1)?



3.When a man rebels against this authority, who else is he resisting (2)?



4. What happens as a result of this rebellion (2)?






5. How do we get rid of our fear of the governmental authorities (3)?



6. What are the governmental authorities called in verse 4?



7. What therefore is the responsibility of the governmental authorities (4)?



8. Besides fearing what the government might do to you if it catches you doing something
wrong, what is the other reason we are to submit to the government (5)?



9. According to verse 6, what are taxes for?




10. What does Paul say about all the preferential treatment the government might expect (7)?



11. What does verse 8 say about debt?



12. What command summarizes the others (8,9)?



13. Complete this sentence from verse 10, "Love is the ___________________________ of the law."



14. According to verse 11, what are we to be doing now?




15. List the behaviors he tells us to avoid (12-13)?




16. Memorize verse 14. Put a check here once you have completely memorized it.



17. List at least two changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses:

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Bonus questions on Romans 13:1-14 • How are we to respond to those people who would encourage us to rebel against a wicked and corrupt government (13:1-7)? Does our response change if our own constitution mandates a rebellion against evil rulers? • Verse 8 says to owe nothing. What about loans and mortgages? What is this verse really trying to say? • Explain individually how adultery, murder, stealing, and coveting all violate the principle of love.

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