Text: Romans 14:10-13 Theme: Mind your own coming judgement, and strive to help others with theirs. Key verses: “So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God” (v. 10). “Yes, each of us will give a personal account ...
Text: Romans 14:1-4 Theme: Our job is not to condemn other believers; we are to accept them. Key verses: “Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong” (v. 1). “Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those ...
Text: Romans 13:8-14 Theme: God requires us to live godly lives for all to see. Key verses: “Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law. This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer ...
Text: Romans 13:1-7 Theme: Human authority comes from the Authority and therefore deserves our submission. Key verses: “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and ...
Text: Romans 12:14-21 Theme: We are called to live in harmony with others. Key verses: “Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them (v. 14). “Live in harmony with each other…Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are ...
Text: Romans 12:6-13 Theme: Use our gifts to serve others enthusiastically Key verses: “In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well…speak out with as much faith as God has given you…serve them well…teach well…give generously…take the responsibility seriously…do it gladly. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. ...
Text: Romans 12:3-5 Theme: Though we may have special opportunities and unique gifts we are no better than others in Christ’s Church. Key verses: “Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation ...
Text: Romans 12:1-2 Theme: The definition and example of worship is a life yielded to God. Key verses: “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice–the kind he will find acceptable. ...
Text: Romans 11:32-36 Theme: Paul praised God both for what he understood and what he didn’t understand. Key verses: “For God has imprisoned everyone in disobedience so he could have mercy on everyone. Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ...
Text: Romans 11:25-32 Theme: God permitted disobedience and unbelief to show himself merciful. Key verses: “I want you to understand this mystery…Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ. And so all Israel will be saved…” (v. 25-26a). “For God’s ...