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Romans 14:10-12 (WEL) So why do you judge your brother, or why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 11 For it is written, “As I live,” says the Lord, “every knee will bow to me, and every tongue will confess to God.” [Isaiah 45:23]…
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Romans 14:5-9 (WEL) Someone decides that one day is more important than another. Someone else decides that every day [is alike]. Each one must be fully convinced in his mind. 6 The one who considers one day [more important] considers it as the Lord’s, and the one who doesn’t consider one day [more important]…
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Constable’s chapter summary: “In Romans 14:1 to Romans 15:13, Paul gave special attention to the problem of knowing how to live in Christian freedom. This section of Romans deals with Christian conduct when God does not specify exactly what we should do in every situation (cf. 1 Corinthians 8). In such cases some Christians…
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Romans 13:11-13 (WEL) Also, this, knowing the time, that now [is] the time to wake up from sleep, for now, our deliverance is nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is almost gone; the day is at hand. Therefore, let us put away the deeds of darkness, and put on the weapons of…
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Romans 13:8-10 (WEL) Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 Because: you must not commit adultery, you must not kill, you must not steal, you must not bear false witness, you must not covet, and whatever other commandment, it is briefly summarized…
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Romans 13:4-7 (WEL) He is God’s servant to you for good, but if you do what is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t wear the sword for no reason, because he is God’s servant, an avenger to [execute] punishment on those who do evil. 5 Therefore, you must comply, not just because of the…
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Constable chapter summary: “This chapter broadens the Christian’s sphere of responsibility by extending it to include the civil government under which he or she lives. Romans 13 is the premier New Testament passage that explains the believer’s civil responsibilities. Paul expounded what it means to render unto Caesar what belongs to him (Mat 22:21).…
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Romans 12:9-13 (WEL) Love must be genuine. Hate what is evil. Stick tightly to what is good. 10 Have mutual goodwill for one another with brotherly love, in honor showing preference to one another. 11 Don’t be slothful in zeal; be zealous in spirit; be serving the Lord. 12 Be rejoicing in hope, be…
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What is God’s Style of Leadership? Two basic styles: 1) total control and 2) delegator. One would be the hunter/master and the latter the shepherd. Examples: Nimrod and Jesus Nimrod: Josephus writes: “He (Nimrod) also said he would be revenged on God, if he should have a mind to drown the world again; for…
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Marriage and Divorce (Matt. 19:1–9 ) (Mark 10:1-12 NKJV) (1) Then He arose from there and came to the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes gathered to Him again, and as He was accustomed, He taught them again. (2) The Pharisees came and asked Him, “Is it lawful for…