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NASB | Romans 13:1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. [Prov 8:15] |
Subject: Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 |
Bible Note: Kal, You're familiar with the saying: "Those who forget the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them." That's why its not moot. We may claim to love God, but how we react to what his inspired Word teaches will reveal our true thoughts, even the very intentions of the heart. I won't comment on your suggestion that persons with concerns like mine relocate, but I assure you that true Christians can be found in these lands as well. These will have to consider the same questions that I am encouraging us to consider. The majority of "Christians" in Germany in the late 1930's rationalized their allegiance to the Nazi regime. "Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save." (Ps 146:3) |