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How Christians should relate to the authorities – Romans 13:1-7 Sermon

Posted on 26th January 2024 by Phill Sacre

This is one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament. Paul seems to say that Christians should obey earthly authorities no matter what, because they have been put there by God. But is that really what he means?

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How Christians should relate to government | Luke 20:20-26 | Sermon

Posted on 27th May 202027th May 2020 by Phill Sacre

Jesus’ words in this passage are famous: “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s”. But what does he mean, and what is the Bible’s view of how Christians should relate to earthly authorities?

I thought it was particularly timely to be talking about this given the events of the weekend (Dominic Cummings) and I do make reference to that in the sermon. But this isn’t about that!