Welcoming the Weak
Romans 14:1-12
I. WELCOME THE WEAK IN FAITH
II. WELCOMING REQUIRES GOSPEL WISDOM
A. We welcome the weak because God has welcomed them
B. We welcome the weak because Christ has died and rose for them as Lord
C. We welcome the weak because they are our brothers and sisters
D. We welcome the weak because we will all stand before God in judgment
Understanding the Time
Romans 13:8-10
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING THE TIME
II. THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING IN LIGHT OF THE TIME
A. Proper Attire
B. Proper Actions
C. Proper Authority
Love Fulfills the Law
Romans 13:8-10
I. LOVE IS THE UNPAYABLE DEBT
A. We have a debt to share the gospel
B. We have a debt to the Holy Spirit to live holy lives
C. We have a debt to the government to pay our taxes
II. LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW
III. LOVE DOES NO WRONG TO A NEIGHBOR
The Proper Aim and Role of Government
Romans 13:3-7
I. THE AUTHORITIES ARE GOD’S SERVANTS
II. HOW THE GOVERNMENT SERVES GOD AND OTHERS
III. THE CHRISTIAN’S ROLE AND RELATIONSHIP TO GOVERNMENT
A. Christians are called to submit to the rightful authority of government
B. Christians are called to pay their taxes
C. Christians are called to be responsible citizens in light of God’s purposes
The Proper Aim and Role of Government
Romans 13:3-7
I. THE AUTHORITIES ARE GOD’S SERVANTS
II. HOW THE GOVERNMENT SERVES GOD AND OTHERS
III. THE CHRISTIAN’S ROLE AND RELATIONSHIP TO GOVERNMENT
A. Christians are called to submit to the rightful authority of government
B. Christians are called to pay their taxes
C. Christians are called to be responsible citizens in light of God’s purposes
The Proper Authority and Rule of Government
Romans 13:1-3
I. PAUL’S INTENT IN THIS SECTION OF ROMANS
II. THE DIVINE ORIGINS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
III. THE PROPER LIMITATIONS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
The Proper Authority and Rule of Government
Romans 13:1-3
I. PAUL’S INTENT IN THIS SECTION OF ROMANS
II. THE DIVINE ORIGINS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
III. THE PROPER LIMITATIONS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
Mercy & Justice
Romans 12:19-21
I. 4 FORBIDDEN RESPONSES TO EVIL
II. 4 POSITIVE COMMANDS TO OVERCOMING EVIL
III. 3 FEARFUL REASONS WE MUST OBEY
A. The wrath of God is coming
B. Vengeance belongs to the Lord alone
C. God will repay
Mercy & Justice
Romans 12:19-21
I. 4 FORBIDDEN RESPONSES TO EVIL
II. 4 POSITIVE COMMANDS TO OVERCOMING EVIL
III. 3 FEARFUL REASONS WE MUST OBEY
A. The wrath of God is coming
B. Vengeance belongs to the Lord alone
C. God will repay
Harmony & Humility
Romans 12:16-18
I. LIVE IN HARMONY WITH ONE ANOTHER
II. DO NOT BE HAUGHTY, BUT ASSOCIATE WITH THE LOWLY
III. NEVER BE WISE IN YOUR OWN SIGHT
IV. REPAY NO ONE EVIL FOR EVIL, BUT GIVE THOUGHT TO DO WHAT IS HONORABLE IN THE SIGHT OF ALL
V. IF POSSIBLE, SO FAR AS IT DEPENDS ON YOU, LIVE PEACEABLY WITH ALL
Harmony & Humility
Romans 12:16-18
I. LIVE IN HARMONY WITH ONE ANOTHER
II. DO NOT BE HAUGHTY, BUT ASSOCIATE WITH THE LOWLY
III. NEVER BE WISE IN YOUR OWN SIGHT
IV. REPAY NO ONE EVIL FOR EVIL, BUT GIVE THOUGHT TO DO WHAT IS HONORABLE IN THE SIGHT OF ALL
V. IF POSSIBLE, SO FAR AS IT DEPENDS ON YOU, LIVE PEACEABLY WITH ALL
Blessing, Rejoicing, & Weeping
Romans 12:14-15
I. BLESS THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU; BLESS AND DO NOT CURSE
II. REJOICE WITH THOSE WHO REJOICE
III. WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP
Blessing, Rejoicing, & Weeping
Romans 12:14-15
I. BLESS THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU; BLESS AND DO NOT CURSE
II. REJOICE WITH THOSE WHO REJOICE
III. WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP
Serving the Lord in Hope
Romans 12:12-13
I. REJOICE IN HOPE
II. BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION
III. BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER
IV. CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SAINTS
V. SEEK TO SHOW HOSPITALITY
Serving the Lord in Hope
Romans 12:12-13
I. REJOICE IN HOPE
II. BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION
III. BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER
IV. CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SAINTS
V. SEEK TO SHOW HOSPITALITY
A Renewed Mind Concerning Loving One Another
Romans 12:11
I. LOVE ONE ANOTHER WITH BROTHER LOVE
II. OUTDO ONE ANOTHER IN SHOWING HONOR
III. DO NOT BE SLOTHFUL IN ZEAL BUT BE FERVENT IN SPIRIT
IV. SERVE THE LORD
A Renewed Mind Concerning Loving One Another
Romans 12:11
I. LOVE ONE ANOTHER WITH BROTHER LOVE
II. OUTDO ONE ANOTHER IN SHOWING HONOR
III. DO NOT BE SLOTHFUL IN ZEAL BUT BE FERVENT IN SPIRIT
IV. SERVE THE LORD
A Renewed Mind Concerning Love
Romans 12:9
I. LET LOVE BE GENUINE
A. Love is sincere
B. Love is selfless
C. Love is sacrificial
D. Love is seen
II. ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL
III. HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD
A Renewed Mind Concerning Love
Romans 12:9
I. LET LOVE BE GENUINE
A. Love is sincere
B. Love is selfless
C. Love is sacrificial
D. Love is seen
II. ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL
III. HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD
