About this episode
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Romans 13 and political theology. Questions Covered in This Episode: Does the bible have a uniform political theology? What does the bible have to say about submitting to governing authorities? What are some of the principles undergirding Paul’s words in this passage? What about bad rulers? How do we know when we should be like “Bonhoeffer”? How do we act? How do we honor our governing authorities without treating them as God? Paul transitions in V. 8 to the local and proximate and personal: And continues to reinforce our moral responsibilities to the “other.” Paul’s urgent eschatology in VV. 11-14? Helpful Definitions: Eschatology: The doctrine of the last things. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Romans 13, Romans 12 “Resurrection and Moral Order” by Oliver O’Donovan Knowing Faith Episode #143 – Romans 12:9-21 Knowing Faith Romans Resources Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith. Sponsors: Explore the Southern Seminary degree programs designed to equip you be more effective in full-time ministry or as a lay leader: SBTS.EDU/EXPLORE Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron: patreon.com/knowingfaith Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcast: Tiny Theologians Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship . To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page . Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.