Romans

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• Paul wanted the Romans to live right
• Righteous living, Rom. 12, 13
• Tolerant of differences, Rom. 14
• Matters of indifference, 1 Tim. 4
• Not sin, Rom. 1617, 18

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• Chapter 15 has two parts
• Unity important
• Labors Trust God

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Please Our Brethren
Glorify God
Paul's Work
Paul's Plans
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• Strong to bear with the weak, 1
• Mature immature, 1 Thes. 514
• Strong responsible

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• Seek to edify one another, 2
• Put others first, Phil. 21-4
• No compromise of truth, Gal. 110
• Not forced by others, Gal. 23-5

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• Christ is our example, 3
• Did not please self, Jn. 829 129
• Bore brunt of rejection of God, Lk. 2242

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• OT teaches comforts us, 4
• Compliments NT
• Patience
• Comfort
• Hope

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Glorify God

• Unity needed to glorify God, 5-7
• Mouth mind, 1 Cor. 110
• Receive like Christ, Eph. 432
• Glory of God, not in-fighting

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Glorify God

• Christ confirmed OT promises, 8-12
• Helped Jews
• Helped Gentiles
• Fulfilled promises
• Law, Deut. 3243
• Psalms, 1849 1171
• Prophets, Isa. 1110

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Glorify God

• Belief in promises
• Gives joy, peace, hope, 13
• By God
• By Holy Spirit OT
• Only in unity!

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Paul's Work

• Confidence in Roman saints, 14
• Goodness motives
• Knowledge understanding
• Admonition action

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• Purpose of his duties, 15, 16
• Admonish, 2 Pet. 112-15
• Ensure acceptance
• Sanctify by H.S., Jn. 1717

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• View of his duties, 17-21
• Rightful satisfaction, 1 Cor. 131
• Word preaching / revelation
• Deed miracles / confirmation
• Goal obedience / salvation

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Paul's Work

• View of his duties, 17-21
• Focus on new areas
• Apollos in Achaia, Acts 1827, 28
• Timothy in Ephesus, 1 Tim. 13
• Titus in Crete, Titus 15

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• Hindrances removed, 22-24
• Good hindrance work
• Bad hindrance, 1 Thes. 218
• Helped by saints

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Paul's Plans

• Trip to Jerusalem, 25-28
• Benevolence to Jewish saints
• From Gentiles, 1 Cor. 161, 2
• Fruit

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• Help from Romans, 29-32
• Visit with blessing of Christ
• Begs for prayers
• Based on Christ Holy Spirit
• Strive agonize
• Deliverance, Acts 21-26
• Acceptance by Jews
• Visit Rome, Acts 28

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Please Our Brethren
Glorify God
Paul's Work
Paul's Plans
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• Paul wanted the Romans to live right
• Righteous living, Rom. 12, 13
• Tolerant of differences, Rom. 14
• Matters of indifference, 1 Tim. 4
• Not sin, Rom. 1617, 18

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Romans
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• Chapter 15 has two parts
• Unity Important
• Labors Trust God