Episode #144 – Romans 13
Episode Summary:
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Romans 13 and political theology.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
Does the bible have a uniform political theology?
What does the bible have to say about submitting to governing authorities?
What are some of the principles undergirding Paul’s words in this passage?
What about bad rulers?
How do we know when we should be like “Bonhoeffer”? How do we act?
How do we honor our governing authorities without treating them as God?
Paul transitions in V. 8 to the local and proximate and personal: And continues to reinforce our moral responsibilities to the “other.”
Paul’s urgent eschatology in VV. 11-14?
Helpful Definitions:
Eschatology: The doctrine of the last things.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Romans 13, Romans 12
“Resurrection and Moral Order” by Oliver O’Donovan
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