Resident Aliens

Resident Aliens

1 Peter 2:13-17 (NIV)

13Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. 16Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. 17Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

I.       Introduction:

II.    Obey Authorities: Submission

A.    Obey Authorities For the Sake of the Lord

B.     Obey Authorities Established by Men

1.      The Ruler

2.      The Representatives

a)      Sent Under Leadership

b)      Sent To Uphold The Law

III. Silence Fools: Demonstration

A.    Doing God’s Will

B.     Doing Good Works

IV. Exercise Freedom: Liberation

A.    Freedom is Possessed

B.     Freedom Isn’t License

C.     Freedom To Serve God

V.    Value Everyone: Appreciation

A.    Show Respect to Everyone

B.     Show Reverence Towards  God

C.     Show Love to Believers

D.    Show Honor Towards Authority

VI. Conclusion: