Is it wrong to borrow money or take a loan? Is Romans 13:8 against having a debt? These are the questions addressed in this article.

How should Walter Wink's interpretation of Paul’s language of the "powers" be evaluated? This article argues that Wink's interpretation is deeply flawed. Lynch first offers a synopsis of other approaches to put Wink’s approach in context, and then gives a summary of Wink's position.

In line with Romans 13, paying tax is for the support of rulers in their work, and it also an affirmation that we understand the intrinsic value of authority. This article explains these two reasons for Christians to pay taxes.

Using Romans 13:11 as starting point, the author considers when Christians are most tempted toward spiritual slumber, and what exactly this slumber looks like.

What is the globalization of hermeneutics? According to Blomberg there are five topics that consistently recur with greater frequency than any others in biblical studies: liberation theology, feminism, economics, religious pluralism, and the contextualization of the gospel.

This essay wants to give an overview of New Testament texts that may have a bearing on the topic of civil disobedience. Texts discussed include Matthew 2:8; Matthew 2:16; Matthew 4:8-10; Matthew 12:3-5; Matthew 26:50-54; Acts 4:18-20; Romans 13:1-7; Revelation 6:9-11.

Looking at Romans 13, this article shows that government is instituted by God to reflect the reality of God's kingship. God wants government to function in its sphere of authority, and it must promote the rights God has given to people. Based on this, Christians have an obligation to vote for a government that is the closest to biblical principles.

This is the ninth article in a series on heaven. Looking at Romans 13:11-14, this article shows how God calls believers to prepare for heaven.

This article is a Bible study on Romans 13:8-14.

This article is a Bible study on Romans 13:5-7.

This article is a Bible study on Romans 13:2-4.

This article is a Bible study on Romans 13:1.