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Romans 15_1 to 13 3_11_2012 TBC
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TBC logo small w letters rOMANS thru 2011 to 2012 WELCOME TO Chapter 15:1-15:13 http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AXQe9Yqhh9Y/TLGFcvQBzKI/AAAAAAAADHA/ocs7p744j80/s1600/Bible.jpg I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God Romans 1:16 https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LwwNrx2YEZc/T05ygH13D5I/AAAAAAAAHg4/mB1nxf_cNno/s640/scan000 6.jpg If I were president.. that brings salvation to everyone who believes: Romans 1:16 first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://4.b p.blogspot.com/-UElRU6KVpSY/ThuCqrWEs8I/AAAAAAAAAoA/sxMjNSWssCo/s1600/JesusAndWomanAtWell1.jpg&s a=X&ei=pXZbT9rqK8LYsgL-7aC-Cw&ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNEBTEK8Hlt0RJIbwBUwvsL_TnyvsA http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS17npk9xgwWo0SL4MNC9AHQIRrQIUGOmhKFLrcg4aTjWTkuRU8fnY7 RUJVIw http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www .access-jesus.com/images/peter-baptizing-cornelius-the-centurion-acts-10.jpg&sa=X&ei=TXhbT6qVDqj y2QWSuoXWDg&ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNHTNanMT4X5Hvzf8Z0y8jRkkaUaFQ For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last Romans 1:17a http://i853.photobucket.com/alb ums/ab99/shechinah/Women%20at%20the%20Feet%20of%20Jesus/1.jpg http://www.google.com/url?sourc e=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.jtbarts.com/gallery/events_of_the_bible/walk_by_faith_web.jpg&sa=X&ei=8HpbT8GBBcPi2QWH1uDlDg&ved=0CAsQ8wc4EQ&usg=AFQjCNGEYXUY1HKWO3-v4Bp5ZkaAseQ7EA abraham isaac 5.jpg just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17b Sin 1:1-3:20 Outline of Romans Romans 3:10 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one;” Sin Salvation 1:1-3:20 3:21-5:21 Outline of Romans and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:24 For Your Tears I Died.jpg Sin Salvation Sanctification 1:1-3:20 3:21-5:21 6-8 Outline of Romans http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TsFVUxPiKgw/Te1hMFoX2EI/AAAAAAAAAKE/r4jIPEkCBbU/s1600/dead2sin.jpg Sin Salvation Sanctification Setting aside Israel 1:1-3:20 3:21-5:21 6-8 9-11 Outline of Romans God plan for Israel.png Mystery%20LOGO http://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/843/82 0/84382053_640.jpg Romans 11:25 http://tomtuckerministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Transformed-Life-title.jpg 12-15:13 http://s3.hubimg.com/u/3133178_f520.jpg Romans 12:1b living sacrifices.png …offer your bodies as http://www.ingodsimage.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Romans12.2.jpg Romans 12:2a http://www.championschristianbooks.com/product_images/f/336/Renewing_The_Mind__16961_zoom.jpg Romans 12:2b by the http://www.championschristianbooks.com/product_images/f/336/Ren ewing_The_Mind__16961_zoom.jpg of your http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ol2TOzrZCM4/TZpkM6yyh8I/AAAAAAAAAx8/Fxm_GK-SPSc/s1600/Knowing.jpg Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is— his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2c This way http://areyouhappyatwork.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/lion-and-self-esteem-copy.jpg http://mmavalor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/PRIDE_FC_logo.jpg Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, Romans 12:3a but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Romans 12:3b http://thechive.files.wordpress .com/2009/01/man-faces-in-mirror-9.jpg?w=1000&h= http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://accblogz.files.wordpress.com/2012/0 1/unity.jpg&sa=X&ei=joFbT_P0D7L2sQLWv9iyBw&ved=0CA4Q8wc&usg=AFQjCNEEx97PhMwZTh4kJQfmMCWEYSO9VQ so in Christ we who are many form one body,and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5 Transformed Thinking! http://www.jasonnazar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/team-justice-league.jpg Each practiced in gratefulness & equality We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Prophesy Serving Teaching Encouragement Giving Leadership Mercy Romans 12:6-8 http://www.christianshirts.net/images/designs/large/agape350.jpg http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://blog.chron.com/mormonvoice/files/20 12/02/good-samaritan.jpg&sa=X&ei=RYNbT6GhJcTLsQLfxeWtDQ&ved=0CAsQ8wc4Eg&usg=AFQjCNHcUjXeBzPmbuhh xPmrXN24iyFekA Love must be sincere. Romans 12:9-21 http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--UabM GnaCXA/Tvs4VR-gpJI/AAAAAAAABaU/aGvT2Ub6WGg/s1600/175807389_b8cb1d8be6_o.jpg http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://lh6.ggpht.com/_doy4w-COXFo/S9o-Qkex EvI/AAAAAAAAM_w/HQZyo-9rGvk/Fruit%20of%20the%20Spirit%5B3%5D.jpg&sa=X&ei=H4VbT4iePImH2AWRvZ2QAw& ved=0CAwQ8wc4Ew&usg=AFQjCNGSy1WI3qVc6CfTH4WGujKvt2zWSQ http://www.google.com/url?sourc e=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://kezi.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fruit-of-the-spirit.jpg&sa=X&ei=f4 RbT8fALqW02wWIrI2BDw&ved=0CAwQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNGllHZCMQ0yLMr-ZstzPZa9L5q4dQ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 http://www.deviantart.com/download/121415101/GOOD_vs_EVIL_by_abraaolucas.jpg Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 http://www.wbrz.com/images/news/ObamaPodium.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Capital_Building.JPG http://www.northcarolinainjuryattorneysblog.com/Beth%20Shaking%20Hands%20w%20President%20Obama. JPG Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. Romans 13:7 http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/why-tax-day1.jpg http://www.dianesabba.com/Photo graphy/91%20Tinton%20Falls,%20NJ%209-11%20Two%20Year%20Memorial/26%20Police%20Shaking%20Hands.jp g http://www.statesman.com/multimedia/dynamic/01185/RBB-toll-road -6_1185517c.jpg http://www.cityofsacramento.org/utilities/customer-service/imag es/ElderlyCouple_bills_300DPI.jpg live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brother-hood of believers, fear God, honor the king. 1 Peter 2:16b-17 600px-Globe_svg businessman_walking_the_tightrope_hg_clr Bible cartoon man walking http://www.jfrcars.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/PastDue.jpg Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, Romans 13:8a 041.jpg for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8b 2ndcomingdramatic.jpg The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. Romans 13:12a and put on the armor of light. http://artisticpatchwork.files. wordpress.com/2012/01/shadow-in-the-dark.jpg So let us put aside the deeds of darkness http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9J2udksbc0Y/TnYqTeSPn9I/AAAAAAAAAHk/C_RdtCo9uHU/s1600/armor-of-god1.j pg Romans 13:12b http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9J2udksbc0Y/TnYqTeSPn9I/AAAAAAAAAHk/C_RdtCo9uHU/s1600/armor-of-god1.j pg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9J2udksbc0Y/TnYqTeSPn9I/AAAAAAAAAHk/C _RdtCo9uHU/s1600/armor-of-god1.jpg http://artisticpatchwork.files. wordpress.com/2012/01/shadow-in-the-dark.jpg Deeds of Darkness Deeds of light orgies and drunkenness sexual immorality and debauchery dissension and jealousy behave decently clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature Romans 13:13,14 http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://thi nkpoint.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/disagreement.jpg?w=230&h=252&sa=X&ei=eolbT9q0NaXW2AWH9vDTDg& ved=0CAsQ8wc4EQ&usg=AFQjCNF5iBASBrd1DHZ67boZsi1YPpbDaw http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pm05S Zwx0U4/TTJuF06lveI/AAAAAAAAAZs/Wx8efbSVfrU/s1600/sneetches.jpg Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters Romans 14:1 A disputable matter http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QXuhC9k6e8A/TB-_ KpFKpqI/AAAAAAAAB48/27yeKGaEHj4/s1600/Autoimmune+Diseases.jpg&sa=X&ei=LJJbT6W5KM-qsAK7juHGDQ&ved =0CAsQ8wc4Dw&usg=AFQjCNGInD53SFLaeGXhmpPOupnh7oM_NA http://www.google.com/url?sourc e=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NE2Y7-UjzCM/Scz6LU9n5vI/AAAAAAAAACI/G_uCIDdFdgw/ s320/disease.jpg&sa=X&ei=V5JbT7rOD4yMsALS79nRDQ&ved=0CAsQ8wc4YQ&usg=AFQjCNGwB813fTd9dgj-mBXA-Sn1 L47u-Q http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www .timephysics.com/images/autoimmunedisease.gif&sa=X&ei=fZJbT6PGE6mEsALuurzIDQ&ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AF QjCNGeW6UHh0AMRlQkIh-aObqaDfBS5Q http://www.google.com/url?sourc e=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/93802029.png&sa=X&ei=-pJbT_O0BJLisQLb 1ci7DQ&ved=0CAsQ8wc4iwE&usg=AFQjCNGEewYN4XQfV67gUT0nTJvDV7IgSQ http://www.google.com/url?source =imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/images /autoimmune.jpg&sa=X&ei=P6NcT7LnAqnA2gWgi5ndDg&ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNHa1qZ5ig6EVcC3JZJDmgiw_9PY PQ Conflict over “disputable matters” is the autoimmune disease of the Church http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tFG2MgSwETg/TxnF ClyNDQI/AAAAAAAAFm4/m-uAAQA3vMs/s1600/Argument%2BIllustration.jpg&sa=X&ei=uYxbT6-PDcrm2gWDlrX3Dg &ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNHbBb9qT6CDG1tba0gUfJEZUZbbpw So what are “disputable matters?” “an area of behavior, doctrine or tradition on which Christians disagree because a specific biblical absolute does not regulate it. It is therefore a matter of personal preference not divine command.” Steve Cornell http://thinkpoint.wordpress.com /2011/07/10/what-is-a-debatable-or-disputable-matter/ http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljz9apSnlx1qjoa79o1_400.jpg The Absolutes saved by grace thru faith.png http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://3.bp.bl ogspot.com/-2OzQ3ml32C0/T0L210dBQVI/AAAAAAAADeg/yXlJaKkY0o0/s1600/holy-book-2560x1600.jpg&sa=X&e i=ENxbT_KfBMLS2AWl4IDxDg&ved=0CAQQ8wc4Eg&usg=AFQjCNFx_OjgGBUlNTEKqigQZtPN6exISA Inspiration http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.churchofjoy.net/wp-content/uploads/ 2011/04/42-22633976.jpg&sa=X&ei=G8xbT-KdHci42QXdiMCCDw&ved=0CAQQ8wc4Ag&usg=AFQjCNGTh9NoEWoNCXGjR f1BcAUh1lABpA Amillennial! Pre Trib! Immersed! Sprinkled! Contemporary Worship! Traditional Hymns! Liturgical! Non-Liturgical! http://www.google.com/url?sourc e=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://drjamesgalyon.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/church-split.jpg?w=645&sa =X&ei=7M5bT4r1AuW-2gWNt6jgDg&ved=0CAwQ8wc4JQ&usg=AFQjCNEP03294whr8YSZdChf9XEebZpXdQ KJV! NIV is just fine! Differences of Backgrounds Differences of Convictions http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://groveonline.files.wordpress.com/201 0/07/denominations_as_branches.jpg&sa=X&ei=_qRcT4qvBqOC2AXEsaDjDg&ved=0CA0Q8wc&usg=AFQjCNH5P4vpB 5FVGduw-d4Or1RUzGlOZA http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.allanstanglin.com/wp-content/up loads/strongweak.jpg&sa=X&ei=R45bT_yvC6eBsgLtwazRDQ&ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNF2_A8-lwMn6aXtMoqS4xR NEsSqPQ Strong in Faith feel bound to abide by rules and traditions that are not required by God’s absolutes those who do not feel bound by rules and traditions outside of God’s absolutes Weak in Faith Romans 14:1 Romans 15:1 http://www.eatingvine.com/evblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ham_on_table_2.jpg One man’s faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. Romans 14:2 The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not http://ed101.bu.edu/StudentDoc/Archives/ED101sp07/lwexler/sad%20sneetches.jpg Romans 14:3a Guiding Principle in “Disputable Matters” and the man who does not eat everything must not condemn the man who does, for God has accepted him. Romans 14:3b http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www .blogdelossimpson.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/HomerStranglesBart1.gif&sa=X&ei=A5lbT7q_J-z2 2AW45PWEDw&ved=0CA8Q8wc4Iw&usg=AFQjCNHGDei86JveCPZLGRrknZ8Xir-7nw http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://devotions4misfits.files.wordpress.c om/2011/12/freedom.jpg&sa=X&ei=pJtbT9bdO4aRsAKuutS7DQ&ved=0CAwQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNFMkJTW_UjcBr4RxZydK NRGXwSVMQ Free and encouraged to establish their own convictions in areas of freedom Not permitted to condemn those who do not share their opinions on disputable matters Not permitted to manipulate biblical data to suggest that God has been absolute on disputable matters to use against believers Our Freedom in Christ Believers are: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9vlpn71bga8/TeVjvAm4_2I/AAAAAAAAAGU/I2BTPEUJUvw/s400/sound-doctrine.g if Absolutely Correct Christians Only! http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://devotions4misfits.files.wordpress.c om/2011/12/freedom.jpg&sa=X&ei=pJtbT9bdO4aRsAKuutS7DQ&ved=0CAwQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNFMkJTW_UjcBr4RxZydK NRGXwSVMQ Free and encouraged to establish their own convictions in areas of freedom Not permitted to condemn those who do not share their opinions on disputable matters Not permitted to manipulate biblical data to suggest that God has been absolute on disputable matters to use against believers called to submit when they are “under authority” unless it conflicts with the absolutes of God Our Freedom in Christ Believers are: ArtBook__023_023__DanielRefusingTheKingsFoodAndWine_Sm___.jpg daniel prays.png http://www.freeldsart.com/images/clipart/stumbling-blocks-c.gif Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. Romans 14:13 http://aznbadger.files.wordpres s.com/2010/09/snooty.jpg?w=406 http://indefiance.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/mutual-edification.jpg Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_83L6pycRHHQ/TMJ4X8v2QHI/AAAAAAAAAd8/Ubni1ckfBcI/s1600/talking+to+God. jpg So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Romans 14:22a For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. Romans 14:10b http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.wacmm.org/ISI_Logo_New_op_800x5 80.jpg&sa=X&ei=QadbT8faK4LY2AXm7eTcDg&ved=0CAwQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNHbzT_ra8k_R_vFLKEv-2yxINwHCA http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.thechoicedrivenlife.com/wp-cont ent/uploads/2011/04/iron-sharpens-iron.gif&sa=X&ei=a6dbT-LSKojA2gXawvzoDg&ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AFQjC NGynMRSRvT8j8MQMOgBeDYhw1Jr2g But shouldn’t we being helping our “weaker brother” to grow in “maturity?” I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. 1 Corinthians 3:2 http://cdn.blisstree.com/files/ 2009/12/baby-drinking-bottle.jpg http://www.rnw.nl/data/files/images/lead/teacher-blackboard.jpg In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. Hebrews 5:12 http://www.unionchurchumc.org/i mages/LouiseMorris.jpg Let me explain this again, we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ… You need milk, not solid food! http://mantivities.files.wordpr ess.com/2008/06/ronburgundymilk.jpg Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, http://www.lucentdesign.org/NEW/images/experimental%20images/How-Then-Shall-We-Live.jpg Is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. Hebrews 5:13 http://faithoncampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fork-in-the-road1.jpg But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. http://us.cdn4.123rf.com/168nwm/fuzzbones/fuzzbones1107/fuzzbon es110700322/10063806-right-and-wrong-way-on-road-sign.jpg Hebrews 5:14 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Romans 15:1,2 01-bearing-one-anothers-burdens.jpg http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.diabetesmine.com/wp-content/upl oads/2011/06/iStock_000008304904Small.jpg&sa=X&ei=zK1bT7vXPKTK2AXYs5XjDg&ved=0CAwQ8wc&usg=AFQjCN EthUyMZXp0f_d_Z0PFYIjjRjkxXQ We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 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Romans 15:1 Disputable Matters? http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-c enter/kcenter/grandparents.jpg&sa=X&ei=5rlbT9bUI8SusQKEncDYDQ&ved=0CA4Q8wc&usg=AFQjCNHaJ4A7fzPkS lfagn0pAlqMNjTfYg Grandparent: The best job in the world! http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://anmblog.typepad.com/this_is_not_work/im ages/2008/01/17/screamingkids_580x382_2.jpg&sa=X&ei=17pbT6-aAq_JsQKy5pjWDQ&ved=0CAQQ8wc4AQ&usg=A FQjCNGTtyauM8SoucvT8fS5DossWX6vag How far should this bearing thing go? http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.warrencampdesign.com/heartyBoys /images/matthew/matthew.27.27-31.jpg&sa=X&ei=frZbT8HnF8qpsAKRwMzWDQ&ved=0CAsQ8wc4KQ&usg=AFQjCNEr BDTikr66uAmLeniGjI7VKBIKfA For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” Romans 15:3 Psalm 69:9 How can I possibly learn to act like this? http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.scenicreflections.com/files/Rea ding-the-Bible_1024_WM.jpg&sa=X&ei=l7dbT66yFOXs2QXW2K3qDg&ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNFG1whfCb2Cdgv5c 9BSH9URXquF9Q For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 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http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=https://sites.google.com/site/biblicalinsp iration/living-as-god-s-community-part-one-we-are-called-to-a-living-hope/HOPE~BornAgaintoaLivin gHope~LivingAsGod'sCommunity~PartOne~WeAreCalledtoaLivingHope.bmp&sa=X&ei=I8tbT6f7N6Ws2wXr7dSoDA &ved=0CAsQ8wc40AE&usg=AFQjCNE5GsfBKfIt2mueBiO3xg4noNwTUQ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.businesscloud9.com/files/siftme dia-bc9/images/people-holding-hands.jpeg&sa=X&ei=RNdbT-z2JaaE2wWNstSDDw&ved=0CA0Q8wc&usg=AFQjCNE a5MPtGFGsgbAnPaecGyCLATmCgw receive the weak believer, as God has (14:1,3; 15:7) not despise the weak believer (14:2) not put a stumbling block in his way (14:13,20) walk "charitably," that is, according to love (14:15) be willing to sacrifice our own rights and liberties so as not to bring ruin to our brother (14:15) pursue peace in the body of Christ (14:17,19) The Mature Believer is called to: http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.businesscloud9.com/files/siftme dia-bc9/images/people-holding-hands.jpeg&sa=X&ei=RNdbT-z2JaaE2wWNstSDDw&ved=0CA0Q8wc&usg=AFQjCNE a5MPtGFGsgbAnPaecGyCLATmCgw edify and build up the weak believer, erecting stepping stones to growth (14:19; 15:2) not flaunt our liberty before our weak brother (14:22) bear patiently his weaknesses (15:1) not be pleasing ourself (15:1) look to the Word of God for wisdom, encouragement, endurance and hope (15:4) trust in the Lord for joy, peace and hope through His Holy Spirit (15:13) The Mature Believer is called to: 107-0784_IMG.JPG So what should Romans 14 and 15 look like at TBC? In Temple/Belton? On the Mission Field?