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Paul and Moses's Law with Joshua Greever (S2E15)

Theology for the Church

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Recognizing God's Common Grace in Civil Government

The interpretation of Romans 13 suggests that Paul believed civil government was instituted by God for good, despite the shortcomings of leaders. The passage highlights the reality verbs used by Paul to emphasize the recognition of God's common grace in civil governance. While acknowledging the imperfections and even evil actions of leaders like Nero, Paul implies that civil authorities are not as bad as they could be, indicating a level of inherent good. The focus is not on the specific laws or commandments but on acknowledging the broader concept of God's influence on civil government.

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