Considering the historical context of the Roman Empire in the first century, how did the Apostle Paul's emphasis on submission to governing authorities (Romans 13:1-7) function both as a practical strategy for the early church's survival and as a theological statement about God's sovereignty?

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Considering the historical context of the Roman Empire in the first century, how did the Apostle Paul's emphasis on submission to governing authorities (Romans 13:1-7) function both as a practical strategy for the early church's survival and as a theological statement about God's sovereignty?

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