“Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for the authorities existing are arranged by God.”
CHURCH AND STATE
Whomever HE Pleases! – (God gives political power to whomever He pleases to accomplish His purposes)
To Whom Homage? – (Jesus refused Satan’s offer of political power)
Governing Authorities – (Disciples are not to oppose existing authorities. They have been arranged by God)
Christ or Caesar? – (Jesus refused political power when it was offered by Satan. Should we not do likewise?)
His Kingdom or Christendom – (The people and message of Jesus belong to no nation or society of this present age)
“You shall be witnesses to me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”
CHURCH AND SOCIETY
The mission of the Church – (Jesus tasked his disciples with proclaiming the gospel to all nations)
Light of the World – (Jesus is the light of the world, not any nation, government or political ideology)
Disciples Global Network 