To Caesar What Is Caesar’s

Verses used: Romans 13:1- 7; John 19:11; Jeremiah 25:8-9; Matt 22:18-2; 1 Peter 2:10-17; John 18:36; Acts 5:27-29; Daniel 3:28

Key verses: Matt 22:21; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Pet 2:13-17

Sermon Notes:

Notes:

1. As far as we can, we are to submit to the ruling authorities.

a) We should submit to the ruling authorities because God is sovereign over human government.

b) We should submit because human government has a purpose in God’s plan – to bring punishment against those who do wrong.

c) We should submit because offering others what they are owed is the right thing to do.

d) We should submit because we are servants of God and people are ready to criticize our message.

e) We should submit because we are foreigners and exiles on this earth, passing through as we await the coming kingdom of our Lord and Savior.

2. When the ruling authorities directly contradict what God requires of us, we must obey God.

a) We must spread the gospel even if it’s forbidden.

b) We must worship our God, and refuse to worship something or someone else.

c) We must refuse to participate in actions which are a violation of God’s expressed will.