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Series: Romans 13 - In speaking of ruling authorities, Paul says in Rom. 13:4, 4 for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath upon... Read More
Series: Romans 13 - Paul writes in Romans 13:2 and 3, 2 Therefore he who resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. 3 For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. D... Read More
I have no direct contacts that would give my views any special value. But from my research into what others have gleaned. . . First, the Central Bank of Iraq is closed for the holidays from Dec. 23 to January 3. Revaluation of the dinar is unlikely while... Read More
Series: Romans 13 - Keeping in mind that Paul did not divide his epistle into chapters, we must consider Romans 13 to be a continuation of chapter 12. When he speaks of being in subjection to the governing authorities in 13:1, it is simply a further application of what he sai... Read More
Series: Romans 12 - In the divine Law, "revenge" was a court-ordered mandate, not a personal vendetta. For this reason, our English word "revenge" does not accurately convey the biblical idea being expressed. Today we think of "vengeance" as some... Read More
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