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1 Peter 2:1112 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good

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SLIDE 3 1 Peter 2:11–12 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

SLIDE 4 1 Peter 2:13–17 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do

good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should

put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the

brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

SLIDE 5 God calls believers to be subject to civil authorities and use their freedom to serve others as a public witness

SLIDE 6 What does it mean “be subject to”? 1 Peter 2:13–14 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do

good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should

put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the

brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

God calls believes to be subject to civil authorities

SLIDE 7 To whom are we to be subject to? 1 Peter 2:13–14 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do

good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should

put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the

brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

God calls believes to be subject to civil authorities

SLIDE 8 Reason #1: There is connection between God & human authority. 1 Peter 2:13–14 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do

good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should

put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the

brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

God calls believes to be subject to civil authorities

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He also makes the point that while Christians are free from the tyranny

f the state (after all, they are citizens of heaven), they are also free to

uphold the law of the state as God’s servants, for the OT associated honouring those in authority with honouring God (Exod 22:28; 1 Kgs 21:10; Prov 24:21). ~ Adeyemo, Tokunboh. (2006). Africa Bible Commentary (p. 1547). Nairobi, Kenya; Grand Rapids, MI: WordAlive Publishers; Zondervan.

SLIDE 10 Reason #2: They possess the sword of justice. 1 Peter 2:13–14 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do

good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should

put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the

brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

God calls believes to be subject to civil authorities

SLIDE 11 1 Peter 2:15 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do

good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should

put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the

brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

Be subject to civil authorities as a public witness

SLIDE 12 1 Timothy 2:1–3 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior. God’s hope for our civil life

SLIDE 13 1 Peter 2:16 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do

good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should

put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the

brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

God calls believers to use their freedom to serve

SLIDE 14 REGARDING “SERVANT”

ne who is in a permanent relation of servitude to another,

his/her will being altogether consumed in the will of the other Zodhiates, S. (2000). The complete word study dictionary: New Testament (electronic ed.). Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers.

SLIDE 15 1 Peter 2:17 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do

good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should

put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the

brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

Use freedom to serve others as a public witness

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The statement is a comprehensive reference to all contexts in which a Christian lives: social, ecclesial, spiritual, and political… the thrust of the exhortation is clear: Christians must live well by giving each type of relationship its due. Jobes, Karen H. 1 Peter. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New

Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2005.

SLIDE 17 What does it mean “be subject to”? 1 Peter 2:13–14 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do

good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should

put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the

brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

God calls believes to be subject to civil authorities

SLIDE 18 This precise rendering happens 2 other times James 4:7 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 19 This precise rendering happens 2 other times 1 Peter 5:5 5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 20 The root word occurs 38 times in 31 verses by 5 different authors What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 21 The root word occurs 38 times in 31 verses by 5 different authors It is used to describe how one person/group/thing is to relate to another person/group/thing. What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 22 Some examples: Romans 8:20 – the creation was subjected to frustration Romans 10:3 – the Israelites did not submit to God’s righteousness 1 Cor. 15:27, 28 – God the Father has subjected all things under the feet of Christ and the Son will made made subject to the Father What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 23 What can we say definitively?

To “be subject to” does not speak to ontological value

Luke 2:51 – Jesus was to be subject to his parents What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 24 What can we say definitively?

To “be subject to” does not speak to ontological value

Luke 2:51 – Jesus was to be subject to his parents

But it does speak to a degree of authority

Luke 10:17, 20 – the demons/spirits were subject to the disciples What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 25 What can we say definitively?

This authority has limits, which should be discerned

from the context. Acts 5:27-32 27 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 26 What can we say definitively?

This authority has limits, which should be discerned

from the context. Acts 5:27-32 29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! 30 The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead— whom you killed by hanging him on a cross. 31 God exalted him to his

wn right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to

repentance and forgive their sins. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 27 What can we say definitively?

The one receiving this directive, in the case of human beings,

has agency to agree/disagree, obey/disobey, etc. What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

SLIDE 28 What can we say definitively?

The one receiving this directive, in the case of human beings,

has agency to agree/disagree, obey/disobey, etc.

Every micro example of subjection to authority points to the

greater reality of God’s authority over all. What is the meaning of “be subject to”?

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Peter is not suggesting that evil governments be ignored; if we have an opportunity to change the institution, we should. Instead, Peter is suggesting a peaceful approach that is full of conviction. We might liken it to the approach of Martin Luther King Jr. Until the institution can be changed, practice non-violent protest. Show who you are and what you believe through your good

deeds. In this way, Jesus is honored and even those who oppose

you will begin to respect you—giving you the opportunity to change your government. Barry, J. D. (2014). 1 Peter: We are Refugees (p. 27). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.

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Peter does not advocate submission because the systems are just but to enable believers to witness in society…The aim is to bear witness and to avoid giving grounds for accusations that Christianity is subversive. God’s name must not be brought into disrepute… ~ Adeyemo, Tokunboh. (2006). Africa Bible Commentary (p. 1547). Nairobi, Kenya; Grand Rapids, MI: WordAlive Publishers; Zondervan.

SLIDE 31 God calls us to be subject to civil authorities and use our freedom to serve others as a public witness

SLIDE 32 God calls believers his Son to be subject to civil authorities and use their his freedom to serve others as a public witness

SLIDE 33 John 19:6–16 6 As soon as the chief priests and their officials saw him, they shouted, “Crucify! Crucify!” But Pilate answered, “You take him and crucify him. As for me, I find no basis for a charge against him.” 7 The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.” 8 When Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid, 9 and he went back inside the palace. “Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” 11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above…

SLIDE 34 …Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” 12 From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jewish leaders kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.” 13 When Pilate heard this, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judge’s seat at a place known as the Stone Pavement (which in Aramaic is Gabbatha). 14 It was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was about noon. “Here is your king,” Pilate said to the Jews. 15 But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. 16 Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus.