一、特別的經文
(1)加入的經文？ An insertion/addition?
A.從12:17-21 到13:8-10 中間多出來？ Connection?
B.從講「愛」變成講「刀劍、刑罰」？ Love? Sword?
(2)重要的經文An important passage
A.前一段講「與眾人和平」Seek peace to all
B.掌權者是「眾人」之一Government is one of “all”
C.寫給首都教會的信A letter to church at capital city
D.教會中的猶太信徒Jewish believers in the church
E.教會中的外邦信徒Gentile believers in the church
F.前一段講「申冤與主怒」Avenge & God’s wrath
二、經文的框架Structure of the Passage
(1)結構分析Structure Analysis
A.第1 節上：一個直接命令One Injunction (v.1a)
B.第1 下～ 4 節：五個原因Five Reasons (vv.1b-4)
C.第5 ～ 7 節：結論Conclusion (vv. 5-7)
(2)應用範圍Specific Areas and Questions
A.基督徒公民的職責Christian civil rights and responsibility
B.服從政府權柄範圍Submission to what extent?
C.教會與政府的關係Relationship between church and state
D.政府和國家的功用Function of government and state
三、結論與應用：服從掌權者Conclusion: Subject to Government
(1)認識真理：明白命令與原因Know the Truth: the injunction and reasons
(2)認識歷史：舉兩個例子、四本書Know the History: 2 Examples and 4 Books
(3)實際操作：順服掌權者Subject to governing authorities
