Facebook Pixel
Knowing Faith

#144 – Romans 13

Knowing Faith
Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Romans 13 and political theology.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

  • Does the bible have a uniform political theology?
  • What does the bible have to say about submitting to governing authorities?
  • What are some of the principles undergirding Paul’s words in this passage?
  • What about bad rulers?
  • How do we know when we should be like “Bonhoeffer”? How do we act?
  • How do we honor our governing authorities without treating them as God?
  • Paul transitions in V. 8 to the local and proximate and personal: And continues to reinforce our moral responsibilities to the “other.”
  • Paul’s urgent eschatology in VV. 11-14?

Helpful Definitions:

  • Eschatology: The doctrine of the last things.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.

Sponsors:

Explore the Southern Seminary degree programs designed to equip you be more effective in full-time ministry or as a lay leader: SBTS.EDU/EXPLORE

Follow Us:
Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website

Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:

patreon.com/knowingfaith

Follow Us:
Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website

Our Sister Podcasts:

The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny Theologians

Support Training the Church and Become a Patron:

patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Interested in starting seminary and our new 100% tuition For the Church Cohorts? Learn more about what it means to study #ForTheChurch at Midwestern Seminary and apply for free with code KNOWINGFAITH at mbts.edu/apply.

Sponsors:
To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.

Knowing Faith
Not playing