IMPLEMENTASI KETUNDUKAN ORANG KRISTEN KEPADA PEMERINTAH BERDASARKAN ROMA 13:1–5 DALAM KEHIDUPAN BERBANGSA DAN BERNEGARA
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Pemerintah,
Ketundukan,
Orang Kristen,
Gereja dan Negara Romans 13:1–5,
Government,
Submission,
Christians,
Church and State.
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Abstract
This study examines the implementation of Christian submission to government based on Romans 13:1–5 in the context of national and civic life in Indonesia. The relationship between church and state remains a significant theological issue because Scripture commands believers to submit to governing authorities while also recognizing situations in which governmental commands may conflict with God‘s will. This research employs a qualitative library research method with an exegetical approach to Romans 13:1–5. The analysis considers the historical, grammatical, and theological context of the passage and is supported by scholarly literature and previous academic studies. The findings indicate that government is an institution ordained by God to maintain public order, uphold justice, and punish wrongdoing. Therefore, submission to governing authorities is an expression of obedience to God, demonstrated through law-abiding conduct, respect for authority, responsible citizenship, tax compliance, and prayer for national leaders. Nevertheless, such submission is not absolute. Whenever governmental commands contradict God’s Word, believers must obey God rather than human authorities, as affirmed in Acts 5:29. Consequently, Romans 13:1–5 presents a balanced framework that enables Christians to fulfill their responsibilities both as citizens of God’s Kingdom and as responsible citizens of the state.
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