GCEChristian Religious StudiesChristian Living and Ethics2022

According to Romans 13:1, Christians are expected to submit to governing authorities because

Agovernments are always just and righteous in their decisions
Bthere is no authority except that which God has establishedCORRECT
Cdisobedience to government leads to eternal damnation
Dpolitical leaders are appointed directly by the church
AI
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Romans 13:1 explicitly states that 'there is no authority except that which God has established' and that 'the authorities that exist have been established by God.' This is the theological basis Paul gives for Christian submission to governing authorities. The other options either overstate or misrepresent Paul's argument.
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