Romans Week 48

This week we’re hitting the “hairy” part of Romans—the intersection of God, government, and the sword. Following an all-time attendance record (443 people!), we’re diving into why God created authority and what happens when it steps out of its lane. 🔴 LIVE: THE SWORD AND THE SERVANT | Romans 13:1–4 ⚔️🏛️ Is every government official actually a "servant of God"? Paul says yes—even when he was writing under Nero! 🤯 Today we’re breaking down the mechanics of authority and why Christians are called to be the least cynical people in the room, even when the system is imperfect. We’re breaking down: ✅ The Ceasefire Update: Why shipping lanes and strikes in Iran remind us that leadership decisions shape our stability. 🗺️ ✅ The Sword: What the Bible actually says about law enforcement, courts, and the restraint of evil. 🛡️ ✅ Bail Reform & Theft Thresholds: What happens when the government fails to do its one job: punish evil. 📉 ✅ Resistance vs. Rebellion: Why rejecting the structure of authority leads to the collapse of justice. ✅ The Gavel: Why civil authority exists so the Gospel can move forward without being swallowed by chaos. God isn't a God of confusion, but of order. It's time to stop looking the other way and start praying for righteousness and transparency in our public offices. 🛠️