“I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.” (Luke 12:8-9) As a small child I could understand this … Continue reading Basics of Authority
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Women in the Church
“Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was … Continue reading Women in the Church
The Ultimate Authority
“He entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, ‘Where are you from?’ But Jesus gave him no answer. So Pilate said to him, ‘You will not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you and authority to crucify … Continue reading The Ultimate Authority
Authority on Earth
All authority on earth comes down from God. He sets up and removes kings and rulers. The best example is Pharoah of Egypt during the time of Moses. At that time those under his authority might have disputed how a loving God could permit such … Continue reading Authority on Earth
Be Subject To Your Masters
"Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution ... Live as people who are free not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God ... Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to … Continue reading Be Subject To Your Masters
Subjects of the Higher Powers
Romans 13: 1-2 states "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers (governments/rulers). For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall … Continue reading Subjects of the Higher Powers
The Conservative Christian Apologist 