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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION Romans 1: 9 - 159 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of

his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in myprayers;

10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a

prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift,

to the end ye may be established;12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual

faith both of you and me.13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I

purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might havesome fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the

wise, and to the unwise.15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that

are at Rome also.

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9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of

his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in myprayers;

10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a

prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift,

to the end ye may be established;12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual

faith both of you and me.13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I

purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I mighthave some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the

wise, and to the unwise.15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that

are at Rome also.

Romans 1: 9 - 15

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9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of

his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in myprayers;

10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a

prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual

gift, to the end ye may be established;12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual

faith both of you and me.13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I

purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might havesome fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the

wise, and to the unwise.15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that

are at Rome also.

Romans 1: 9 - 15

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Jerusalem

Spain

ROMEROMEPaul planned to visit Rome en

route to Spain

Paul bringing monetary giftsfrom Macedonia and Achaiato the believers in Jerusalem

Romans 15: 22 - 29

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THE SITUATIONTHE SITUATION Romans 16: 17 - 18

Whos affecting the Roman believers?People causing division by their false doctrines

Result: Tense relationship between the Jewish believersand the Gentile (Greek) believers

Aim: RECONCILIATION

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THE SITUATIONTHE SITUATION Romans 16: 17 - 18

How was Paul going to resolve the conflict?

1. Reiterating the gospel (Romans 1 11)

The righteousness of God revealed in Jesus Christ

The power of God for the salvation of ALL who believes

The plan of God for the salvation of the Jews 1st and also theGreeks

2. Articulating the implications of the gospel(Romans 12 16)The transformation of the believers lives by the renewal of the

mind

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THE TENSIONTHE TENSION

Two issues:

CIRCUMCISION (2:23 3:1; 4:9 12)

FOOD LAWS (14:1 23)

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CIRCUMCISION (Romans 2:23 3:1; 4:9 12)

Covenant between

God and Abraham(& his descendents)

An important rite in

the Jewish tradition.Determines the

Jewishness of aperson.

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THE TENSIONTHE TENSION

FOOD LAWS (Romans 14:1 23)

WeakerChristians Eats vegetables only (14:2) Likely the Jewish converts

JUDGEJUDGE

REGARD WITHREGARD WITH

CONTEMPTCONTEMPT

StrongerChristians Eats all things (14:2) Likely the Gentile converts

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THE RESOLUTIONTHE RESOLUTION

Argument 2Argument 2Understanding the gospel, there oughtto be a right response within the church

in relating to one another

be of the same mind

12:16 toward one another

15:5 with one another

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THE RESOLUTIONTHE RESOLUTION

The Principle of Conscience Romans 14: 13

Do not stumble a brother!

Romans 14: 21 23

Do not make a brother act against

his conscience!

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THE RESOLUTIONTHE RESOLUTION

The Principle of Love Romans 14:13

Do not judge! Romans 14:15

If the brother is hurt notwalking in accordance with love!

15:1 Bear with weaker brothers weakness

15:2 Think fort he good of others

15:7 Accept one another

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