About this episode
Dr. Sean Cole discusses the role of governing authorities as outlined in Romans 13:1-7 and the appropriate responses to government.
Sean's new book, Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk, has been released. You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 https://shop.g3min.org/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk Romans 13 teaches the role of governing authorities established by the sovereign Lord. How should we respond to our government? How should the civil magistrate govern? When is it appropriate to resist a government through civil disobedience? What role does the US Constitution play in this discussion? Dr. Sean Cole addresses these issues and more in this study of Romans 13:1-7. You can purchase Sean’s two other books here: 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus: https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel: https://rb.gy/yoa223 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.seancole.net FOLLOW on: Apple:  …
People in this episode
Hosts: Sean, Sean Cole
Topics covered
- governing authorities
- civil disobedience
- US Constitution
- Romans 13
Keywords
- Compassionate Calvinism
- Christianity
- spirituality
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk, 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus, Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel
Books & works: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk, 40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus, Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel
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