Nero's Reign and Interaction with Government: Lessons from History
Explore the tumultuous reign of Emperor Nero, his ruthless actions, and his interaction with the government. Reflect on biblical teachings from 1 Peter 2:13-17 about responding spiritually to governmental authority in a secular world.
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Adopted by Claudius after his mother Agripinna married Claudius and his name was changed to Nero Claudius Drusus Gernanicus Agrippina s plan to make her son Emperor and not Britanicus, biological son. In A.D. 54 Agrippina had Claudius poisoned Nero made Emperor. Nero was 17 years old and was Emperor for 14 years until committing suicide at age 31 He became paranoid of all the rumors about plots to kill him. In A.D. 55 he had his stepbrother Britannicus killed. In A.D. 59 he had his mother executed. And in A.D. 62 his first wife was executed. And Seneca his former counselor was forced to commit suicide. Nero A.D.37- 68
July 19, A.D. 64 Fire breaks out in southern part of Rome raging for six days would start up again in northern part of city and last 14 days destroying 10 of the 14 wards of the city. Historian Tacitus writes that Nero blamed Christians for the fires. Easy targets for they were already hated. Christians were crucified in Nero s gardens. They were fed to dogs, drenched in flammable oil and lifted on poles to light the night as torches. Nero A.D.37- 68
Executed by Nero Peter knew firsthand such rulers Pilate, offered up Jesus; Herod Antipas executed John the baptizer Peter as a young person probably knew of Herod the Great killing innocent children in Bethlehem Apostle Peter A.D. 1- 64-68 Yet, He writes I Peter 2:13-17
I Have Been Born Again How should I react to my government? I Peter 2:13-17 Spiritually Focused In a Secular World
Interacting with my government 1 Peter 2:13-17 Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord s sake (v.13, Rom. 13:5) Recognizing place Government has in our lives according to God s plan: vengeance on evil doers, praise to them who do well (v.14, Rom. 13:3-4) Doing God s will by well-doing: put to silence the ignorance of foolish men (v.15) As free, not using freedom for cloak of wickedness for we are bondservants of God (v.16)
Interacting with my government 1 Peter 2:13-17 Honor all men Love the brotherhood Fear God Honor the King Default Mode for those born again in Christ
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I Have Been Born Again How should I react to my government? I Peter 2:13-17 Spiritually Focused In a Secular World Reverencing God for Lord s sake for conscience sake submitting to authorities as bondservants of Christ.
