INTRO All Christians, even those from the most diverse backgrounds are ONE in Christ. Eph. 2:13-16; 3:4-6; 4:1-3. I. WHEN UNITY IS BAD. A. Wrong gospel. Gal. 1:8. B. Wrong…
INTRO I. THE SCRIPTURES GIVE INSTRUCTION. A. The purpose of the Scriptures. 1) But this instruction is much more than packing information into our brains. 2) Knowledge is to lead…
INTRO I. DO NOT PLEASE YOURSELF (v. 1). A. Bearing the weaknesses of others. 1) secondary issues. 2) expanded application. 3) Bear the weaknesses of those without strength. bear weaknesses…
INTRO - Paul has given us 4 reasons why we should not judge our fellow brothers over secondary issues: 1) God has accepted him (v. 1); 2) we have no…
INTRO I. ROM. 14:13-14 v. 13 Paul gives guidelines to the strong about how to protect the weaker brother. We will deal with this subject exclusively next week, so I’m…
INTRO Reasons for not judging on secondary issues are: 1) God had accepted him (v. 1). 2) You have no right to judge the servant of another (v. 4). 3)…
INTRO I. THE CONTROVERSY OVER DAYS (v. 5). A. “One day above another.” 1) The Jewish connection. Festival days, fast days, new moons, and esp. the Sabbath, see Col. 2:16-17.…
INTRO I. CHRISTIAN LIBERTY Salvation in Christ sets us free, liberates us, but it is very important that we understand what we have been set free from. Cf. Gal. 5:1;…
INTRO Chs. 1-11 Doctrine: justification and vindication Chs. 12-15 Duty: practical application and exhortation Ch. 12 – consecration, relationships to other Christians Ch. 13 - Relationship with civil authorities; love;…
INTRO A. LAY ASIDE THE DEEDS OF DARKNESS (vv. 12-13). 1) The clothing metaphors. “lay aside” & “put on” – 2) Deeds of darkness. a) What “darkness” indicates. In the…
INTRO I. A CALL FOR URGENT OBEDIENCE (v. 11). “Do this.” = 12:1-13:10. A. The urgency for obedience. “Knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to…
INTRO Love is king among the virtues of Christianity. Transition: this section looks back and it looks forward. I. THE IMPERATIVE OF LOVE (v. 8). A. “Owe nothing to no…
INTRO I. RESPONSIBILITY: “submit to the authorities” (v. 1a). II. REASONS: Reason #1 – they are appointed by God (v. 1b). Reason #2 – they are servants of God (vv.…
INTRO OPINION OF SKEPTICS WHY THIS SECTION ON CIVIL GOVERNMENT? 1) to develop how vengeance comes about, see 12:19 and 13:4. 2) to develop how the peace of 12:18 is…
INTRO I. HOW TO RESPOND TO THOSE WHO HARM US (v. 14). Promise of persecution. John 15:20; 2Tim. 3:12 A. Bless and do not curse. 1) Bless our persecutors. Cf.…
INTRO I. HOW TO RESPOND TO THOSE WHO HARM US (v. 14). Promise of persecution. John 15:20; 2Tim. 3:12 A. Bless and do not curse. 1) Bless our persecutors. Cf.…
INTRO I. CONTRIBUTING TO THE NEEDS OF THE SAINTS A. What does this mean? Financial and material help is in view. See koinonia in Acts 2:44; 4:32; Rom. 15:26,…