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1 Peter 2:13-17
This letter was written to people who were facing difficult choices in living out their faith. Should they be open and public about being a Christian or should they submit to the emperor and Roman law? (It was not necessarily legal to be a Christian.) The writer of this letter encourages Christians to submit to all legitimate authorities, just as Jesus did. However, the writers of “The Theological Declaration of Barmen” use this passage to argue against the government taking over the leadership of the church itself, as well as the church taking over the primary role of the State (government).
What do you think it means to “Fear God” and “Honor the Emperor”? What impact does that make on how you live out your Christian faith?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
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