Romans 13 + I Peter 2:1-4 "Growing in Grace"

Summary

The sermon explores Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2:1-4, emphasizing submission to legitimate government authorities as ordained by God, while distinguishing between righteous anger and malice. It highlights the call to grow in grace by putting away malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking, and by desiring the sincere milk of the Word of God. Growth in the Christian life is rooted not in law alone but in tasting and seeing the Lord's grace through the gospel, which transforms hearts and leads to virtuous living. The law serves as a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ, where true growth and transformation occur.