Romans 13

SECTION OUTLINE THIRTEEN (ROMANS 13)

Paul discusses the believer’s responsibilities toward society.

I. Duties toward the Rulers of the State (13:1–7)

A. What we are to do (13:1, 6–7)

1. We are to submit ourselves to governing authorities (13:1).

2. We are to pay our taxes (13:6).

3. We are to give honor and respect to all those to whom it is due (13:7).

B. Why we are to do it (13:2–5)

1. Because of the power behind the throne (13:2): God has established human governments, so to disobey human laws is to disobey God.

2. Because of the punishment from the throne (13:3–5): God has also decreed that lawbreakers should be punished by those representing human government.

II. Duties toward the Rest of the State (13:8–14)

A. Continue to love (13:8–10): God’s love seeks and satisfies.

1. Love seeks the best for one’s neighbor (13:9–10).

2. Love satisfies the law of God (13:8).

B. Continue to look (13:11–14).

1. The realization (13:11–12a): We need to know the Lord’s coming is near.

a. Time is running out (13:11a, 12a).

b. The time of salvation is near (13:11b).

2. The response (13:12b–14)

a. What we are to put off (13:12b, 13b): Works of darkness.

b. What we are to put on (13:13a, 14): Deeds of light.

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