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I Corinthians 13:4-7 is a clear example of such instruction. The grace of God obligates us to these duties in our relationships with others. To conform to them fulfills what Paul means by living with integrity in Titus 2:12.
- Introduction
- The Christian’s Obligation to The Powers That Be
- Our Obligation to Fulfill The Law of Love
- Our Obligations in The Light of His Soon Return
- Application
- Questions Related to Romans 13:1-7
The Book of Romans is a declaration of the grace of God toward men. That grace was required because men are sinners, justly under sentence of condemnation because they have evidenced their enmity with God by rejecting the light they were given (Romans 1-3a). The saving grace of God has been provided in the Person and work of God’s only Son, Jesus C...
The subject of the Christian’s obligations to civil government was far from academic in Paul’s day. The Lord Jesus Christ had been executed on the pretext of treason (John 19:12) and Paul himself had been accused of insurrection (Acts 16:20, 21). The Jews of Paul’s day had many questions about the rights of the Roman government (cf. Matt. 22:16, 17...
While verses 1-7 focused our attention upon the Christian’s obligation to submit to the powers that be, verses 8-10 direct our attention to our obligation to men in general. While our specific obligation to civic officials is to submit, our obligation to men in general is to love them. “Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who l...
What Paul has said in verses 1-10 is now discussed from the standpoint of our motivation to keep our Christian obligations, both to civil government and mankind in general. This is reflected in the translation of verse 11 by the NASV: “And this do knowing the time …” Paul’s interest in these verses is not to explicitly outline the details of eschat...
In the light of our Lord’s return, we have two pressing responsibilities: (1) To submit to civil government. This responsibility can be summarized in three words: (a) Obey—keep the Law. (b) Pay—your taxes. (c) Pray—for those in authority (I Timothy 2:1-3). (2) We are to love our ‘neighbor,’ and by doing this fulfill the requirements of the Law (cf....
(1) Are there times when a Christian should disobey government? Yes, if the government commands a Christian to do what is clearly contrary to God’s Word. When one disobeys, he must nevertheless submit to the punishment which government prescribes for this disobedience. Since government has the delegated authority of God, government’s authority is s...
The act of obligating. 2. (n.) That which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty. 3. (n.) Any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for another, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the ...
If anyone fails to provide for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he has denied the faith [by disregarding its precepts] and is worse than an unbeliever [who fulfills his obligation in these matters]. AM. Verse Concepts. Philem 1:14.
- Romans 13:7 ESV / 196 helpful votes. Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.
- Luke 17:10 ESV / 139 helpful votes. So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’”
- Ecclesiastes 12:13 ESV / 134 helpful votes. The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
- Galatians 6:2 ESV / 127 helpful votes. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Jun 8, 2020 · A Christian’s obedience to the Bible demonstrates one’s love for Christ and the genuineness of one’s salvation. Second, John clearly stated that a Christian’s duty is to walk in the same manner as Christ walked (1 John 2:6).
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Aug 3, 2024 · in Definitions, Doctrines and Beliefs. In the Bible, the term “obligation” often refers to the moral and ethical responsibilities that individuals have towards God and others, such as fulfilling vows or commitments (Psalm 76:11) and the duty to love one another (1 John 4:7). It embodies the concepts of duty, commitment, and the expectation ...
