Believers could disagree on nonensentials and still maintain Church unity St. Augustine:”In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, charity” We must welcome or receive whom the Lord received. (v1,v3,15:7) All Christians where bought by the precious blood of the Lord When we accept our brothers and sisters, we bring praise to God (15:7) … Read more
Living out Christ in society Authorities were created by God (v1, 1 Peters 2:13 – 15) Learn to live under under authority because God is ultimate authority, (v1) Submitting to the authorities is submitting to God.(v2) What occurs when God and man’s authority oppose each other? God’s authority always higher than man’s (Act 5:29) Daniel … Read more
Romans 1-8 Becoming a Christian Romans 1: Introduction Gospel is about Jesus Christ (v3) Jesus was prophesied in the Scriptures through the prophets(v2) Work of the Gospel is for the Jews And for the Gentiles(v14) Gospel is power of God to save Jews and Gentiles(v16) God’s righteousness God righteousness (v17,20) Man’s unrighteousness (Gentiles) Suppress the truth (v18) … Read more
Paul uses 5 witnesses to demonstrate God’s plan for the future of Israel Paul (11:1) Paul from the tribe of Benjamin Paul conversion was mentioned 3 times in Acts (Ch 9,22,26) Israel will be saved like Paul – they will see Jesus, repent and believe (Zech 14:4, Acts 1:11, Rev 1:7) Zechariah 12:10-13:1 – talks … Read more
Overview: Chapter 1 – 8: God’s perfect salvation plan for man Chapter 9 – 11: God’s plan for Israel Chapter 9 – Israel of Past Chapter 10 – Israel of Present Chapter 11 – Israel of Future Chapter 12 – 16: Life of Christians Chapter 10 – Israel’s Present Rejection Paul moved … Read more
