Romans 13 teaches believers to honor those who serve in public roles as instruments of God’s preserving grace. Their work supports the peace that allows the church to pursue its mission.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Commentary and articles regarding the Dispensation of Human Government, beginning with Noah after the Flood and concluding with the Call of Abraham (Genesis 8:20–11:9). Topics include the Noahic Covenant, the institution of capital punishment, and the Tower of Babel.
Romans 13 teaches believers to honor those who serve in public roles as instruments of God’s preserving grace. Their work supports the peace that allows the church to pursue its mission.
God set the rainbow as a covenant promise after the Flood and Scripture later shows it around His throne. The sign assures preservation now so redemption can run, framing judgment with mercy and steadying the church’s worship, patience, and hope.
Noah’s story is more than animals and a boat. Scripture presents a man who obeyed, a world judged, and an ark that foreshadows the only refuge God offers in Christ.