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Old 08-01-2008, 12:57 PM   #49
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Originally Posted by Terry View Post
These verses of Romans which Paul has quoted, are they interpreted to mean secular authority as in city, state, and federal government?

Terry
That is how they are widely understood and I believe this is correct.

For these verses to apply to one set of believers wielding this kind authority over another, I think you'd have to have LSM issuing swords to the elders and co-workers...
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