The Church and Human Authority Pt. 1

Study Questions

1. What is the connection between 2:12 and 2:13-17?

2. What does Peter mean by “be subject”?

3. What authorities can we include under “every human institution”?

4. What purpose does Peter say God gives to the government in 1:14?

5. How are Christians to silence the ignorance of foolish men? (see 1:15)

6. How might Christians be tempted to use their freedom as a “coverup for evil”?

7. How would you explain faithfulness to the commands in 1:17 in a society with wicked leaders?