Paul is convinced the Christians at Rome are kind and knowledgeable, based on their reputation. Could this be said of our churches? There can be tensions over points of doctrine…
There is a horizontal dimension to worship as we consider each other. We need to keep in mind what is acceptable to God, but also what will edify and build…
A divided church may not survive. Paul's prayer is for unity. The strong have an obligation to bear with the weak, not to grin and bear it, but to serve…
Christians are to be building up their brothers and sisters in Christ; constructing, not demolishing. We are not to be evangelists for matters of conscience and secondary issues. It's about…
The church is characterized by its diversity. Paul writes about those who believe something is prohibited when it isn't. They are to be welcomed, not for an argument, but because…
Our salvation is not yet complete. It will be complete when we see the Lord. Paul is looking forward to the Lord's return. We don't know when but it's the…