About this episode

Pastor John Carter discusses the importance of honoring governmental authority as instructed in 1 Peter 2:13-17.

In this message, Pastor John Carter explores 1 Peter 2:13-17 and instructs believers on submitting to and honoring governmental authority—even unjust or pagan rulers—not through blind obedience but as a willful choice rooted in character and reverence for God. Peter teaches that submission is an internal posture of the heart that arranges oneself properly under authority rather than a weakness or doormat mentality. As Christian exiles with citizenship in heaven, believers are called not to dominate or rebel against government but to live honorably and influence the world through their example, demonstrating Christ's kingdom values.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor John Carter

Topics covered

• government authority
• Christian submission
• honor
• character
• reverence for God
• kingdom values

Keywords

• submission
• government
• Christian values
• honor
• 1 Peter
• authority
• character

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Peter 2:13-17

More episodes of Abundant Life Church Podcast

• War and Witness · July 12, 2026 · 55 min
• The New People · July 5, 2026 · 56 min
• Living Stones · June 28, 2026 · 43 min
• The Seed and the Milk · June 14, 2026 · 54 min
• The Fear of the Lord and the Hope of the Gospel · June 7, 2026 · 43 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Abundant Life Church Podcast podcast page.