Must We Obey the State? Two Reformed Views. [Sermon]. Romans 13:1-7.
Matthew Everhard
teaching
November 17, 2025
In this sermon video, we are looking at Romans 13:1-7. This is a difficult text related to obedience to the state. Here, we will consider the views of both John Calvin and Samuel Rutherford as it relates to obedience to the Emperor. Must we always obey the Emperor/King? Is there any room for civil disobedience against ungodly governments?
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Scripture
RomansRomans 13Romans 13:1Romans 13:1-7
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