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The Just Shall Live By Faith Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

Outline 4 APPLICATION Introduction 1:1-17 Indictment of & remedy for sin 1:18 – 5:21 Anticipated questions re: justification by grace through faith 6:1 – 11:36 Living a life justified by grace through faith 12:1 – 15:13 4 APPLICATION

Paul addresses the “strong” again 15:1-4 Different Views 14:1 – 15:13 Getting Along With Brethren & Application #6 Paul addresses the “strong” again 15:1-4 He needs to bear the weaknesses of those without strength (weaker brother) v. 1a The strong has the greater burden because he has the greater knowledge Lk 12:48

Paul addresses the “strong” again 15:1-4 Different Views 14:1 – 15:13 Getting Along With Brethren & Application #6 Paul addresses the “strong” again 15:1-4 The goal should always to please others instead of self vv. 1b-2 Christ is used as an example of this principle v. 3 Psa 69:9 Phil 2:3-8

Paul addresses the “strong” again 15:1-4 Different Views 14:1 – 15:13 Getting Along With Brethren & Application #6 Paul addresses the “strong” again 15:1-4 The quoting of Psa 69 shows the value of knowing & applying the O.T. v. 4 With such a working knowledge of the 1st covenant, N.T. saints can have hope through Scripture’s patience & comfort

Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Different Views 14:1 – 15:13 Getting Along With Brethren & Application #6 Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 God, who gives His people perseverance and encouragement, can grant them to be of the same mind…even if they differ v. 5 With one voice they can glorify God v. 6 The overriding principle: UNITY

Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Different Views 14:1 – 15:13 Getting Along With Brethren & Application #6 Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Both the “strong” & the “weak” should accept each other where they are v. 7a Why? Because Christ accepts both v. 7b Christ serves both Jew & Gentile vv. 8-9a

Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Different Views 14:1 – 15:13 Getting Along With Brethren & Application #6 Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Christ serves both Jew & Gentile vv. 8-9a Re: the Jew…He confirms the promises made to the fathers Re: the Gentile…He brings them mercy

Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Different Views 14:1 – 15:13 Getting Along With Brethren & Application #6 Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Proof Christ is such a “Servant” vv. 9b-12 Paul quotes several O.T. texts… 2 Sam 22:50 Psa 18:49 Deut 32:43 Psa 117:1 Isa 11:10

Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Different Views 14:1 – 15:13 Getting Along With Brethren & Application #6 Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 When differing brethren faithfully follow Paul’s teaching, they can be filled with “all joy and peace in believing” and they can “abound in hope” v. 13

Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Different Views 14:1 – 15:13 Getting Along With Brethren & Application #6 Paul’s concluding exhortation 15:5-13 Human wisdom would say division would reign with so much disagreement Divine wisdom teaches true unity can exist when differing brethren faithfully employ the principles found in Rom 14

Sunday p.m. Lord’s Supper 1 Cor 11 Carnal warfare Matt 5 2 Cor 10 Specific & practical ways in which the disciple can apply Rom 14:1 – 15:13 PERSONAL APPLICATION FIRST…What it does not address The covering 1 Cor 11 Sunday p.m. Lord’s Supper 1 Cor 11 Carnal warfare Matt 5 2 Cor 10

Circumcision [Judaism] Whether or not to marry [Catholicism] Specific & practical ways in which the disciple can apply Rom 14:1 – 15:13 PERSONAL APPLICATION What are “legitimate” Rom 14 issues? Circumcision [Judaism] Whether or not to marry [Catholicism] Working on Sunday [Protestantism]

Playing innocent card games Exchanging gifts on holidays Specific & practical ways in which the disciple can apply Rom 14:1 – 15:13 PERSONAL APPLICATION What are “legitimate” Rom 14 issues? Playing innocent card games Exchanging gifts on holidays Using a pitch instrument to lead singing

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