[US Navy Vet]

Check out what the Greneva Bible 1599 says about Romans 13:1–2. The KJV was written by King Jim’s boys so it has a “devine right of kings” slant to it.

[righttackle44]

I have a second minor in New Testament Greek. By no means does that make me a Greek scholar, but I have taken your words back to the original language. Romans 13:1-2 says exactly what this poster disagrees with: That God expects Christians to abide by the tenant of being obedient to the civil authorities, even keeping in mind that this was written at a time when a Christian could be beheaded.

I respect this brother's right to disagree with Dr. MacArthur, but when Dr. MacArthur bases his counsel on Scripture, I have to stand with Dr. MacArthur

Some always pull out the thoughts of Acts 4:19-20 to justify civil disobedience. The riots which are discussed here are not about keeping silent rather than preach and teach the Gospel. The riots are about civil disobedience. The Bible always notes that God is not happy with rebellion. Rebellion is in the domain of Satan.

I'm not saying that obedience to an ungodly authority is easy or without suffering, but the Scriptures make it clear that it is God who will handle and judge those matters. Those exercising ungodly authority will answer to Him.