Text: Romans 16:17-27 Theme: Paul’s final appeal underscores the danger of divisive people with false teachings. Key verses: “And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. ...
Text: Romans 16:1-16 Theme: Friends mattered to Paul because people matter to God–individuals with individual stories and uniqueness. Key verses: “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a deacon in the church in Cenchrea. Welcome her in the Lord as one who is worthy of honor among God’s people. Help in whatever she ...
Text: Romans 15:23-33 Theme: Planning ahead and asking for prayer were important to Paul on his missionary journeys. Key verses: “But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you, I plan to do so when I go ...
Text: Romans 15:19b-22 Theme: Going where Christ’s name had never been preached was Paul’s strategy and mission. Being alone at times was a necessary side effect. Key verses: “My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been ...
Text: Romans 15:14-19a Theme: Paul was fully convinced and so were those he taught. Key verses: “I am fully convinced, my dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness. You know these things so well you can teach each other all about them. Even so, I have been bold enough to write about ...
Text: Romans 15:12-13 Theme: God is the source of our hope. Key verses: “‘The heir to David’s throne will come, and he will rule over the Gentiles. They will place their hope on him.’ I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. ...
Text: Romans 15:7-11 Theme: We should live in harmony with other believers for God’s glory. Key verses: “Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made ...
Text: Romans 15:1-6 Theme: Complete harmony with fellow believers should be our goal. Key verses: “We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not please ourselves. We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. For even Christ did ...
Text: Romans 14:20-23 Theme: To doubt what you do is to sin; convictions must be firm and followed. Key verses: “It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else if it might cause another believer to stumble. You may believe there’s nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep ...
Text: Romans 14:14-19 Theme: Why we do something is more important to God than what we do. Key verses: “I know and am convinced on the authority of the Lord Jesus that no food, in and of itself, is wrong to eat. But if someone believes it is wrong, then for that person it is ...