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Satanists are atheists.
originally posted by: Maigret
a reply to: arpgme
I would like to know where it says in the Bible, 'that there is no authority except for what God has established'?
Romans 13
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
originally posted by: Ridhya
a reply to: trollz
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Satanists are atheists.
Church of Satan
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It says it in many places, but the words are those of Adonai / Yahweh / Lord and not God.
originally posted by: Maigret
a reply to: arpgme
I would like to know where it says in the Bible, 'that there is no authority except for what God has established'?
originally posted by: TzarChasm
originally posted by: Maigret
a reply to: arpgme
I would like to know where it says in the Bible, 'that there is no authority except for what God has established'?
i think its kind of self explanatory. if god has not anointed one as an authority, then one is an authority in spite of god. ergo one is a blasphemer/heretic/heathen/what have you.
I suggest you re-read that, keeping in mind it applies specifically to God's servants, whom He puts in authority over His own people!
I would like to know where it says in the Bible, 'that there is no authority except for what God has established'?
originally posted by: TzarChasm
a reply to: AlephBet
It says it in many places, but the words are those of Adonai / Yahweh / Lord and not God.
the hebrew bible designates them as one and the same. unless you are suddenly a greater expert than those who compiled the hebrew bible. should we bring a certified theologian in here?