Paul wanted the Romans to live rightRighteous living, Rom. 12, 13Tolerant of differences, Rom. 14

»Matters of indifference, 1 Tim. 4»Not sin, Rom. 16:17, 18

Chapter 15 has two partsUnity: importantLabors: Trust God

Strong to bear with the weak, 1Mature & immature, 1 Thes. 5:14Strong responsible

Seek to edify one another, 2Put others first, Phil. 2:1-4No compromise of truth, Gal. 1:10Not forced by others, Gal. 2:3-5

Christ is our example, 3Did not please self, Jn. 8:29; 1:29Bore brunt of rejection of God, Lk. 22:42

OT teaches & comforts us, 4Compliments NTPatienceComfortHope

Unity needed to glorify God, 5-7Mouth & mind, 1 Cor. 1:10Receive like Christ, Eph. 4:32Glory of God, not in-fighting

Christ confirmed OT promises, 8-12Helped JewsHelped GentilesFulfilled promises

»Law, Deut. 32:43»Psalms, 18:49; 117:1»Prophets, Isa. 11:10

Belief in promises:Gives joy, peace, hope, 13

By GodBy Holy Spirit – OTOnly in unity!

Confidence in Roman saints, 14Goodness – motivesKnowledge – understandingAdmonition – action

Purpose of his duties, 15, 16Admonish, 2 Pet. 1:12-15Ensure acceptanceSanctify by H.S., Jn. 17:17

View of his duties, 17-21Rightful satisfaction, 1 Cor. 1:31

»Word: preaching / revelation»Deed: miracles / confirmation»Goal: obedience / salvation

View of his duties, 17-21Focus on new areas

»Apollos in Achaia, Acts 18:27, 28»Timothy in Ephesus, 1 Tim. 1:3»Titus in Crete, Titus 1:5

Hindrances removed, 22-24Good hindrance: workBad hindrance, 1 Thes. 2:18Helped by saints

Trip to Jerusalem, 25-28Benevolence to Jewish saintsFrom Gentiles, 1 Cor. 16:1, 2Fruit

Help from Romans, 29-32Visit with blessing of ChristBegs for prayers

»Based on Christ & Holy Spirit»Strive: agonize»Deliverance, Acts 21-26»Acceptance by Jews»Visit Rome, Acts 28

Paul wanted the Romans to live rightRighteous living, Rom. 12, 13Tolerant of differences, Rom. 14

»Matters of indifference, 1 Tim. 4»Not sin, Rom. 16:17, 18

Chapter 15 has two partsUnity: ImportantLabors: Trust God