Romans 15

Romans 15:1-3

1 Strong = can tell essential from non-essential Weak = can not tell the difference Strong should – A. Bear the infirmities of the weak B. Not please self

2 All should please their neighbor This is best for him Will edify (strengthen, build up)

3 Christ did not please self Psalms 69:9 - Reproaches fell on me.

Romans 15:4

4 Written aforetime = Old Testament For our learning Through patience - waiting for God to do His will Comfort - 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Have hope

Romans 15:5

5 God is a God of patience Consolation - comfort, assurance You can be like this, too! Be this way toward each other Be this way toward Jesus Christ

Romans 15:6

6 One mind and one mouth Mind = heart, intellect, will Mouth = speech, outward acts, behavior Our heart and our actions should be united Hypocrite = mind and actions not united

Sing, pray, read Bible, L. S., give - - Is your heart and your voice at the same place?

Romans 15:7-9

7 Receive one another = accept, love, support AS Jesus accepted us

8 Jesus was a minister to the Jews (circumcision) He confirmed the promises made to that nation

9 AND TO THE - They were also promised - That promise was kept When did Jesus minister to the Gentiles? Gaderenes, Samaritans, Grateful leper, Good Samaritan,

God has always been concerned about Gentiles Sodom, Ninevah, Cornilus

Romans 15:10-12

10 Deuteronomy 32:43 quoted Rejoice with his people. All one, united. Not two churches (Jew - Gentile) (Black - White) (Male - Female)

11 Psa 117:1 Shortest psalm - shortest chapter in Bible Gentile = nations Ther were Jews and everybody else Gentiles were to praise the Lord, Laud Him

12 Isa 11:1; Isaiah 11:10 Root of Jesse (David) = Christ Reign over gentiles Gentiles shall trust in Him

NOTE: This text describes a peaceful kindgdom Wolf and lamb lie down together (6-8) Earth shall be full of knowledge of God (10) This is not about a 1,000 year reign of Christ This describes the early church.

Romans 15:13-14

13 Paul’s prayer for ALL (Jew and Gentile) God of hope Joy Peace in believing Abound in hope Power of Holy Spirit

14 P.S. And I know that God already has blessed you. You are full of: Goodness Knowledge Able to admonish one another

NOTE: Admonish - counsel, encourage, support

Romans 15:15-19

15 I have written more boldly Reminding you Because of the gift I have (revelation) 2 Corinthians 12:7 16 Paul was chosen to minister to the Gentiles Acts 9:15 chosen vessel Ministering the gospel Offering of gentiles is acceptable Sanctified by the Holy Spirit

17 I have much to boast about - What Jesus did through me In things that pertain to God

18 BUT - I do not dare to mention them Christ wrought by me To bring gentiles to obey in word and deed

19 Throught miracles (signs and wonders) Power of Holy Spirit From Jerusalem to Illyricum Illyricum farthest point in Greece. As far as Paul had travelled up to this point in his life. Fully preached the gospel of Christ

Romans 15:20

20 Not where Christ was already known He did not want to build on another man’s foundation. He laid foundations for others to build on. I have preached where others have labored before me. I have been involved in helping to establish congregations from ground zero.

Romans 15:21

21 Isa 52:15 Not taught - shall see Not heard - shall understand

Romans 15:22-24

22 Paul has had much hinderance to come to Rome He wants to go there (1:10-15) So many places - so little time So many demands - so far to travel

23 I am about to run out of territory This has been his goal for many years.

24 When I go to Spain I will come to you I trust to see you, to be assisted by you, filled with your company (encouraged)

Romans 15:25-32

25 One more obstacle - Go to Jerusalem Minister to the saints in need

26 Macedonia and Greece have sent money to help poor saints in Jerusalem.

NOTE: “Saints Only” teaching - Galatians 6:10 all men, esp. Christians 2 Corinthians 9:13 them (saints) and all men

27 Gentiles - partakers of spiritual things fro Jerusalem Gentiles should share in their physical needs

Preacher supported today - same reasons

28 Finish one job - then start another Many today start many projects - complete none of them

29 When I get there - it will be good Come in the fullness of the blessings Come in the gospel of Christ

30 I am begging (asking) you For the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake For the love of the Spirit Strive together with me Pray to God for me

31 Paul knew that he was facing opposition in Judea From them that do not believe (Jews) Pray that the service (money) for saints will be accepted by the Jewish brethren

32 Pray that Paul can come to Rome in Joy The will of God And be refreshed

Romans 15:33

33 Standard greeting, salutation and close.

Jews say, “Shalom” Hawaii, “Aloha” Tennessee, “Howdy”