Biblical Spheres of Authority

Selected Scriptures

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Roles & Limits of State, Church, Family

• When to say, “we must obey God rather than men”
  • Acts 5:29
  • 1 Peter 2:17
• The ground of the Gospel
  • Ephesians 1:10, 20–22
  • Philippians 4:20–21

• Christ is head over all  
  • Christ is head over Family
  • Christ is head over Church
    • The importance of gatherings
  • Christ is head over Government
• When there is mutual concern
• Abuse of authority
• FAQs
  • When would a governor have due warrant to interfere with worship?
  • Why are we obeying God by still singing?
  • Why are we leaving it up to individuals and groups to decide how to fulfill the one-anothers?

• Scriptural Examples
  • King Saul 1 Samuel 13, 15
  • King Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:16–22
  • Daniel and dietary laws Daniel 1:8–16
  • Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego and the golden image Daniel 3:8–30
  • Daniel and private prayer Daniel 6:10–28
  • The Apostles continued to meet and preach Acts 5:29–42
  • The Apostle Paul expected imprisonment Acts 20:23
  • Paul appealed to his Roman rights Acts 16:37–40 and Acts 22:22–29

1 Timothy 2:1–4

Dan Jarms

Dr. Dan Jarms is teaching pastor and team leader at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at TMS Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, gardening, brick oven cooking.

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