Podcasts about Romans 13

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026Title: The Gospel and GovernmentPreacher: Wayne MeadowsSeries: Romans (Part 55)Passage: Romans 13:1-7

Every election cycle, Christians argue about what they owe the government and where that obligation ends. Paul wrote the original version of that argument. The governing authority is God's servant, he says, and you owe it taxes, respect, and honor. That was written under Nero, which means Paul is not talking about a government that deserves your admiration. He is talking about an office God established for your good. Then he turns to the Christian's own life: put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh. How you live under authority and how you live before God are both answered. The Rev. Ryan Kleimola, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Toledo, OH, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 13:1–14. To learn more about Trinity Lutheran Church, visit trinitylutheran.org. Why does doing the right thing sometimes feel impossible? Why do feelings of guilt follow us even when we've been forgiven? These aren't new questions. St. Paul wrote his letter to the Romans for a church he had never visited, and yet he addressed the struggles every Christian knows firsthand: the weight of the law, the persistence of sin, the sufficiency of what God has done in Christ. Romans covers enormous ground. Paul moves from the universal problem of sin through justification by faith, the role of baptism, the war between flesh and spirit, God's faithfulness to Israel, and the shape of life together in the body of Christ. There's a reason the Reformation was born in this letter. Join us on Thy Strong Word as we open up Romans, weekdays at 11am or on-demand anytime, at KFUO.org.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

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Sermon by Scott Brown

Life in Christ must negotiate our relationship to governments and others in leadership positions. All In Gospel Podcast is a chapter by chapter, verse by verse, in depth bible study where we seek to understand God's Word.All In Gospel is recorded live at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Seann Dikkers. You can support this study at anchor.fm/allingospel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ccwhitebear.com.

Romans 13 has been preached for the last number of years to encourage Christians to unconditionally submit to civil authority.  However, this is not the case.  This scripture describes three things regarding civil government.  First, it describes the source of civil authoirty. Second, it describes the purpose of civil authority and thirdly it describes the powers of civil authority.  If we read it in this context we can see how the United States Government was founded (mostly) in this biblical context.

This week, Pastor Ulysses continues our series through the book of Romans with a message from chapter 13. In this passage, Paul addresses the Christian's relationship to governing authorities and reminds us that God remains sovereign over every earthly power. As we explore these sometimes challenging verses, we're encouraged to consider what faithful citizenship and faithful discipleship look like in an unbelieving world.

Message from Jay Mosser on June 7, 2026

Submit. Possibly the hardest word in the English language.We've all watched authority go bad – the boss, the coach, the leader who let us down. So this isn't a sermon about politics. It's about a deeper question: How do I live in a world I didn't design, under leaders I didn't choose, next to neighbors I didn't pick?Romans 13 doesn't fix the crisis of authority by giving us a perfect leader – there isn't one. It fixes it by lifting our eyes to the one Authority who used His power not to take, but to die. We'll talk about honoring people we didn't vote for, learning our neighbors' names, and staying awake to the King who's coming.Tune into this week's message titled, “Honor. Love. Wake Up.”Join us for service online or in person every Sunday at 8am, 9:30am, 11:15am, & 5pm (C&V Service).Connect to Captivate! - https://shorturl.at/nKxQuDownload the Captivate App to Stay Connected! - https://shorturl.at/5PfXPIf you want to share how God is moving in your life through this ministry, please let us know at info@captivatesd.com!Decided To Follow Jesus? Sign up to receive a copy of our “I Have Decided” booklets - https://shorturl.at/93CHSGet plugged in!Next Steps - captivatesd.com/next-stepsVisit - captivatesd.com/visitCommunities - captivatesd.com/communitiesIf you would like to support Captivate financially you can give online through our website by clicking here captivatesd.com/giving Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://captivatesd.churchcenter.com/people/forms/597023For more information about Captivate Church, visit captivatesd.com or follow us on our social media platforms below.Instagram - Instagram.com/captivatechurchsdFacebook - facebook.com/captivatesdWatch More Messages: youtube.com/@CaptivateChurch/videos

What does it mean to live faithfully while waiting for Jesus to return? In Romans 13, Paul challenges believers not to "check out" of everyday life, but to engage even more deeply with the world around them. Christians are called to fulfill their responsibilities, honor legitimate authority, love their neighbors, and clothe themselves with righteousness.

#53 in our series, "The Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope"

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 19–21, Romans 13 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this first day of June, we continue our journey through scripture, exploring Proverbs 19–21 and Romans 13. Join Hunter, your Bible reading coach, as he reflects on the wisdom of walking with integrity, the value of wise counsel, and the call to clothe ourselves in the presence of Christ. Together, we'll seek encouragement to live honorable lives, rooted in gratitude and strengthened by God's love. Let's open our hearts and let God's Word shape us for the day ahead. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Clothe yourself with the presence of Christ. That's the invitation the apostle Paul gives us—put on Christ as if you were putting on new clothes. The world can be dark and challenging, yet Paul tells us our shining armor is none other than Jesus himself. When we are wrapped in him, when we let his presence surround and cover us, we are able to love our neighbors as ourselves, to walk honorably, and to live the kind of life that shines as a light in the darkness. There really isn't any other way to live the Christian life but in him. "Christ in you, the hope of glory"—this is called a mystery, but it's the center of it all. As we step out into our day, it's not about our own strength or resolve; it's about dressing ourselves in his strong, peaceful, joyful presence. This presence is the source of everything we need for whatever the day might hold. His presence both covers and empowers us, embracing us, making us ready for whatever may come. Be ever mindful that as you walk through this day, you are not walking alone or uncovered. You are clothed in Christ, your armor against the darkness, your peace in the storm, your hope in uncertainty. Every breath you take is grace, every encounter you have is a chance to give what you yourself have received: mercy without measure, love that knows no end. Let's put on Christ today. Let's make his presence our home. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

1215 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all…138 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. 11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 12 The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.1.Which approach to South Bay (or broader) culture do you usually lean toward: harsh rejection or thoughtless embrace?2."You can't love your neighbor if you don't care at all about what they love." Are there people around you — neighbors, coworkers, people at your kids' school — whose world you haven't really entered? What's kept you at a distance? 3.What's the darkness in your workplace or industry or other key community? What would you name? And is it something you've mostly accepted, or actively resisted?4.Saying yes to a culture — being genuinely present and engaged — is what gives your 'no' real weight. Have you experienced that? A time when your presence earned you the right to be distinct? 5.Augustine's restlessness — the inability to feel fully at home anywhere — is offered as something universal, not just his personal neurosis. Does that resonate with you? Where do you feel it most? 6.“Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh." This is preparation — what you dress for depends on what you're anticipating. What practices actually help you do that in the morning, or throughout the day? What's missing? 

In Romans 13:8-14, Paul reminds believers that we belong to Jesus and therefore belong to a different Day. Because Christ has come, is reigning, and is coming again, our lives should increasingly reflect the realities of His coming Kingdom. This message explores how Christians are called to love, wake up, and walk as people of the Day rather than people of the night.5 Things You'll Learn:Why love is the one debt Christians never fully repay.How loving our neighbor fulfills God's law.What Paul means when he says, “Salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.”How spiritual distraction can cause us to sleepwalk through the Christian life.What it practically means to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ” and live as people of the coming Day.Support our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving

Date: May 31, 2026 Title: Developing a Biblical Worldview on the Government Text: Romans 13:1-7 Series: Developing a Biblical Worldview Preacher: Pastor Rod Montgomery

Sermon by Scott Brown

Message from Jay Mosser on May 31, 2026

The question of Christianity and politics is hotly debated. It always has been. Some advocate for complete separation from all involvement, while others advocate for harnessing the power of government to implement Christian values. This week, we'll study a passage that shows a Christian's relationship to the government is both highly nuanced and highly sacrificial, and must point to the greatness of Christ.

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Exploring Romans: Day 168 – Submission, Love, and Living in the Light (Romans 13) Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from the beautiful North Georgia mountains for Day 168 of our Exploring Romans journey. In this daily devotional, we dive into Romans chapter 13 to uncover the practical applications of offering our bodies as "living sacrifices" in a fallen world. Pastor Jason breaks down three essential directives outlined by the Apostle Paul: our relationship with earthly governments, our enduring debt to love one another, and the urgent call to live uprightly in the "daytime" by putting on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Why does government exist? Should Christians submit to governing authorities? What happens when the State commands what God forbids? This sermon through Romans 13 walks through one of the most tension-filled and debated passages in the New Testament. The message explores God's design for governing authority, the purpose of civil order, the limits of governmental power, faithful civil disobedience, and how Christians can honor Christ while living under imperfect authorities in a broken world.5 Things You'll Learn:Why governing authority ultimately originates from GodWhat Romans 13 actually teaches about submission and obedienceWhy civil order and justice matter for human flourishingWhat faithful civil disobedience looks like in ScriptureHow Jesus' words, “Render to Caesar…and to God,” reshape the Christian view of government and authoritySupport our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving

Kent Livingston teaches on Romans 13.

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, 4 for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. 7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.1.The sermon opens with the inauguration day polling phenomenon — our view of the government flipping overnight based on who won. How much does that describe you? Is your posture toward government more shaped by who's in power than by anything else?2.The sermon argues that a settled posture of contempt toward legitimate authority can form you and eventually shape how you relate to God. Does that connection feel real? Have you noticed resentment or suspicion in one area bleeding into others?3.What do you want the Church to be known for?4.“All church power…is only ministerial and declarative.” Does this expression of non-violence and separation from the government excite you or concern you?5.Scripture draws a clear red line for when disobedience is warranted: when the government commands what God forbids, or forbids what God commands. Does that line feel clear to you in practice, or are there situations where you find it genuinely hard to locate?6.Does “keeping our powder dry” in order to proclaim a clear gospel message feel like a cop-out to you? On the other hand, speaking and acting for or against policies could lead to being overly identified with a particular ideology or party. On which side do you seem to naturally err? Is there a better side to err on depending on the historical situation? Which kind of historical situation might we be in now?

LIFE: Alert Like Members Romans 13:8-14 Big Idea: Children of the light are equipped to live in a way that reflects Christ and awakens others to Him. 1. The Practice: Love Others (8–10) 2. The Perspective: Jesus is Coming (11) 3. The Pursuit: Live in the Light (12–14)

Series: N/AService: You Are From GodType: You Are From GodSpeaker: Scott Taylor & Tyler HallThe early church in Rome was made up of both Jews and Gentiles, who historically did not like one another as groups. Inherently this caused conflict in the church. Both groups held the other to unfair standards and looked down on one another for certain practices and behaviors. In chapters 13 and 14 Paul moves on from conflict and encourages the different groups in the church to be unified. In a foundation of love he encourages them to focus on increasing faith, put others before themselves, and to not be so critical of one another regarding issues that were of…

In this episode, Douglas Wilson discusses political violence, public reactions to assassination attempts, and the need for real civic consequences rather than more dialogue, then continues his hamartiology series with the Greek verb moikeuo and its biblical treatment of adultery in the heart, marriage, love of neighbor, and the unity of God's law, before reviewing Howard Pyle's Men of Iron as a well-researched and gripping medieval adventure. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

The Good of Government

Join us as we explore living the Christian life through Romans 13, where Paul calls every believer to be subject to governing authorities as part of our obedience of faith to King Jesus. This passage, set in the flow of loving enemies and overcoming evil with good, reminds us that God institutes authorities as His […]

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The call to love one another continues as Paul encourages church members not to quarrel over opinions. From one believer to the next, you'll find that Christians have varying convictions about what is acceptable concerning things like dietary restrictions or celebration of particular days, and Paul says that's OK. Let each one be convinced without quarreling with one another. Moreover, if your actions make another brother or sister stumble, you shouldn't let your preferences take precedence over the good of your brother or sister. Paul ends by sending affectionate greetings to specific believers he knows. Romans 13 - 1:11 .  Romans 14 - 3:56 .  Romans 15 - 8:38 .  Romans 16 - 13:55 .  Proverbs 24 - 18:02 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

In this episode I explore the Christology of Romans and explain how it must condition our reading of Romans 13:1-7. I discuss how many interpreters correctly read Romans 13 within the context of Romans 12 but fail to account for the wider context of Romans, Paul's other letters, or his historical context. I argue that the high Christology of Romans, in which Paul unequivocally proclaims Jesus as the promised Davidic Messiah who, by virtue of his death, resurrection, and ascension, currently rules over all creation, must condition our reading of Romans 13. I examine five passages, including Romans 1:1-5, 15:7-12, 16:25-27, 8:31-34, and 10:9, in which Paul makes sweeping claims about the universal, objective, and historical lordship of Jesus, and how his gospel results in faithfulness and obedience to him as king. There is no legitimate reading or Romans 13 that does not account for that high, royal Christology and I offer a reflection on how it helps us to better contextualize Romans 13.  Media Referenced:Government as God's Servant: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-243-government-is-gods-servant-romans-13-isaiah-10-and-jeremiah-25/ Revisiting Romans 13: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-210-revisiting-romans-13/ 1 Cor. 2:6-8: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-257-the-rulers-of-this-age-are-passing-away-1-corinthians-26-8/ Ascension in Ephesians: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-248-far-above-all-rule-and-authority-ephesians-115-23/ Matthew Bates: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/the-gospel-and-allegiance-to-king-jesus-with-matthew-bates/ Teresa Morgan: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-164-atonement-trust-and-reconciliation-with-teresa-morgan/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

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Romans #13 || Abraham Believed God! Romans 4:1-12

Luke first addresses "Ask a Theonomist" on AI-generated pornography and reads SB593 (an Oklahoma bill designed to outlaw porn written by Dusty Deevers), then moves on to the relaxed approach of God's law to "nuance," finishing with an email sent to Pastor Matt Kenitzer of Future of Christendom asking detailed questions regarding Romans 13 and taking issue with Future of Christendom's teaching of God's law and reform!    

Join us as we continue in Romans!

Join us as Pastor Jimmy Steele continues to teach through Romans.

How do we relate to our government? We do it properly by taking responsibility for ourselves, living virtuous lives, and participating in our republic. It's that simple.

We are learning how to live in light of God's great love. We should keep short accounts, staying quick to confess and reconcile. We are called to awaken from spiritual apathy and live with purpose. We are to put on Christ—our spiritual armor and light—and distance ourselves from every opportunity to sin.

Sermon recording from Sunday, April 19th, 2026. A study of Romans 13:1-10.Thesis: Have the courage to love your neighbor no matter their politics.

Located in the heart of downtown Maryville, Coram Deo Baptist Church (formerly Pleasant Grove at College Street) was founded as a church plant of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in 2017.

Located in the heart of downtown Maryville, Coram Deo Baptist Church (formerly Pleasant Grove at College Street) was founded as a church plant of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in 2017.

Join us for a message from Pastor Paul Mowery as he teaches from Romans 13:1–7.

Representing Our King in This Rebellious World • Part of our midweek verse-by-verse study through Romans.

Pastor Marshall Ochs | March 29, 2026In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Romans 13. In this chapter, Paul teaches that a Christian's outward life should be marked by willingly submitting to governing authorities as an act of submission to God, while still prioritizing obedience to Christ above all. It emphasizes that believers carry an ongoing “debt” of love toward others, fulfilling God's law through love rather than obligation. Finally, Paul urges Christians to live with urgency in light of Christ's return—“putting on Christ” and rejecting sinful behavior so that their actions align with their identity in Him.