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 ...
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 14:5-9 Theme: Followers of the Lord should lived convinced–not wondering. Key verses: “…some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable” (v. 5). “For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ...
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. ...
