Preface.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-This preface explains the importance of the subject matter for the consideration of Christians together with a a denounciation of the doctrine of passive obedience to civil rulers.
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Exposition of Romans XIII. 1-7.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-This is a helpful overview and outline of the subject matter contained in this small book.
Read MoreSection I.-The Duty, in General, of Obedience to Civil Authority.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-This chapter begins with an exploration of the nature of the power of moral civil authority and the obedience due to such.
Read MoreSection II.-General Considerations Enforcing the Duty of Obedience to Civil Rule.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-This chapter talks about the sense in which “the powers that be” should be understood as ordained of God with several enforcements for duty to those who bear legitimate civil rule.
Read MoreSection III.-The Design of the Appointment of Civil Rulers, or of the Institution of Civil Government.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-This chapter is concerned with establishing a just apprehension of the true grounds upon which the institution of civil magistracy proceeds from God.
Read MoreSection IV.-The Application of these Principles to the Case Both of Good and Bad Citizens.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-Herein are those principles upon which the magistracy is to be employed discussed with refer to those who are good and bad citizens.
Read MoreSection V.-The Principles of Obedience to Civil Rule.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-In this chapter, the principles upon which obedience ought to proceed are discussed together with several remarks on the implications of those principles.
Read MoreSection VI.-A Specific Statement of the Duties of Subjects and Citizens.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-In this chapter, Willson discusses the duties of citizens and subjects with respect to taxation and the general nature of civil duties as they pertain to religion.
Read MoreSection VII.-Objections Answered.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-In this chapter, Willson considers a number of objections thought both plausible and biblical and explains why Romans 13 is not teaching a doctrine of passive obedience to tyrants.
Read MoreConclusion.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-Willson concludes by asserting the right and duty to apply Scriptural principles to the US Constitution and its outworkings with a firm belief that the principles of the Bible will ultimately prevail.
Read MoreAppendix.
James Dodson
1853-James M. Willson.-This contains a series of observations on certain Greek words and phrases taken from various authors in support of Willson’s views.
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