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4/18/2024 2:01 PM |
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Great guest and topic There's no biblical warrant for Rom 13 to be a reference to civil magistrates. Its simply a misunderstanding of whom bears the sword and furthermore what the sword even is.
Rom 13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for **he beareth not the sword in vain:** for he is the minister of God, **a revenger to execute wrath** upon him that doeth evil.
If the above "minister of God" is a reference to secular authorities, then why is that same revenger - which revealed wrath in Rom 1:18- said to have come from heaven?
Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed** from heaven** against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. |
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1/5/2021 9:48 PM |
James Thomas | | Fla | | | |
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I'm quite sure that we all would agree with Scripture alone US, but the point is apart from the writing on the heart the law of Faith (Rom 3:27,Deut. 6:5), which is of God, none respond.This simple proverb says it all. Proverbs 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. The pouring of His Spirit is defined clearly as God making known His Words unto you. So what occurred 2000 years ago? Jer 23:32 Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD. His people were being taught lies, hence Matt. 21:43. The Wheat turned, while the tares remained. So when He made this promise... Zech 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace He did so by His chosen Vessel Paul. Paul is said to be a pattern (1 Tim 1:14) for believers from that point forward so believers, if they are following the pattern Paul said he was, are chosen vessels as well. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand... |
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1/2/2021 5:50 PM |
James Thomas | | Fla | | | |
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Gay M Allen wrote: Thank You James, and ladybug~! your help is awesome, I respect your wisdom as I have been reading your comments for a while now and have come to the conclusion that they are accurate and you speak truth, may God bless you. Amen to your reply LB!Psalm 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. May God bless you Gay. ----------- So glad to hear the wonderful news about your Son MS. |
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