Romans 13: Doctrinal Analysis

Robert

2024-09-10 16:21:58 UTC

Post by Christ Rose
2024/09/romans-13-doctrinal-summary.html

So which is it, a Doctrinal Analysis? Or a summary?
Rather pompous titles no matter how one looks at it.

Here is what a Doctrinal Analysis is by definition.
https://library.fiveable.me/key-terms/legal-method-writing/doctrinal-analysis
Here is how the term is described in a religious sense.
OOPS! There isn’t any such term, there is this however,...
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/theological-method/

There is this for those that seek to be qualified to write a Doctrinal
Summary
https://students.dts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ST-Doctrinal-Synthesis-
Guidelines-for-AS-Students.pdf

However, all these things are well above the pay grade of pompous
wannabe’s.

Romans 13

The apostle strongly inculcates subjection to rulers, the payment of tribute,
and rendering to all their dues, 1-7, He exhorts to love of each other, as
the fulfilment of the second table of the law, 8-10; and in the near prospect
of complete salvation, to put away all the works of darkness, and seek in all
things to be conformed to the Lord Jesus, 11-14. [UCRT]

Your attempts at creative writing bear all the earmarks of AI, which you may
or may not know has a finger print in all things whether in art, Photo’s,
music, research, creative writing, creative thesis’, etc.

It is, in the arena for creative writing a very feminine non-assertive
stylized papers. Full of pc speech, and would’ve, should’ve, could’ve
types of inoffensive verbiage.

It is not surprising that the ego driven cannot see it, and they enjoy the
pomposity of its “elevated lingo”.

Did I waste my time in pointing out the obvious to you? There is little doubt
about it. Nonetheless you have been made aware of your foolishness and it is
wise to seek the Lord in all things that one might speak in boldness and with
the authority of the Lord.

Carry on.

Post by Christ Rose
Introduction
Romans 13 explains how Christians should
relate to governmental authority and to
each other in light of Christ’s return.
It teaches that God establishes rulers,
so believers must submit to them. The
chapter also shows how love fulfills
God's law and encourages believers to
live righteously, knowing Christ's
return is near.
God
Authority: God establishes all governing
authorities, and resisting authority is
resisting God's ordinance (Romans
13:1-2). This teaches that God is
sovereign over human governments,
placing leaders in their positions of
power according to His will (cf. Daniel
2:21).
Wrath: God uses rulers to execute His
wrath on wrongdoers. Government
authorities are God's servants to bring
punishment on those who do evil (Romans
13:4). This shows that God works through
governments to maintain order and
justice in society (cf. 1 Peter 2:14).
Jesus Christ
Lordship: Jesus is the ultimate
authority, and His return motivates
believers to live in righteousness. The
day of the Lord is at hand, urging
Christians to put on Christ and live in
the light of His coming (Romans
13:11-14). This speaks of Christ's
lordship over the believer’s life and
His future return (cf. 1 Thessalonians
5:2-6).
Salvation
Urgency of Salvation: Salvation is
nearer now than when believers first
believed (Romans 13:11). This highlights
the urgency of living in light of
Christ's return and continuing in the
process of sanctification (cf. 1 Peter 1:5).
Man
Responsibility to Submit: Every person
must submit to governing authorities
because God has established them (Romans
13:1). This reflects man's duty to obey
lawful authorities as part of his
responsibility before God (cf. Titus 3:1).
Sin
Rebellion Against Authority: Resisting
authority equates to resisting God’s
ordinance, which leads to judgment
(Romans 13:2). This shows how rebellion
against lawful authority is considered
sinful in God's eyes (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23).
Love as the Fulfillment of the Law: Sin
is counteracted by love, which fulfills
the law. By loving others, believers
fulfill the commandments of God, which
include not committing adultery, murder,
theft, or coveting (Romans 13:8-10).
This reflects the summation of God's
moral law in love (cf. Matthew
22:37-40). The fruit of love is only
possible through the power of the
indwelling Spirit, as we yield to God
(cf. Romans 6).
Church
Living in Unity: The church must live in
the light of Christ’s return by
rejecting sinful behavior and walking in
holiness. Paul urges believers to put
aside deeds of darkness and live as
people of light, exemplifying a
righteous life before the watching world
(Romans 13:12-13). This demonstrates the
church's call to live out its faith in
unity and righteousness (cf. Ephesians
5:8-9).
Last Things
The Nearness of Christ’s Return: Paul
emphasizes that the time of Christ’s
return is closer now than when believers
first came to faith. They must live in
readiness, casting off works of darkness
and living righteously in anticipation
of the Lord’s coming (Romans 13:11-12).
This doctrine points to the imminent
return of Christ and the need for
spiritual vigilance (cf. James 5:8; 1
Thessalonians 5:2-4).