Should Christians Always Submit to Government?

May 9, 2025
Dr. John Neufeld

Paul lived under the dominion of the Roman Empire—even facing the full force of its justice system. So, you might expect him to justify rebellion against such an immoral regime. But he doesn’t. Today, join Dr. John as he teaches from Romans 13 and explores what it means for believers to live faithfully under earthly authority—no matter the times we live in.

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