Romans 15: 1-33
1)Those who are strong/mature in their faith in Christ should be willing to support and encourage those who are weak and new in faith.
a) It is important to rightly divide the word of Truth so we do not become misled or deceived (II Timothy 2:15 -19).
b) Paul was concerned about protecting and proclaiming the Gospel he preached (Galatians 1:11- 2:1-10).
c) Paul was concerned about promoting unity in the Body of Christ though diversity of gifts and talents in (I Corinthians 12: 12-31, Ephesians 4: 1-7)).
2) Paul was called as a minster of the Gospel to the Gentiles (non-Israel) through the revelation of the mystery not made know in other generations (Ephesians 3: 1-13, Romans 16: 25-26).
a) Jesus came to the nation of Israel first but they rejected him (John 1: 9-14.
b) The 12 disciples were called to proclaim Jesus as Messiah and the kingdom of heaven has arrived in Israel; displaying the power of God through signs and wonders/miracles (Matthew 10: 5-8).
c) The nation of Israel at large rejected message of Christ during His earthly ministry (Mathew 23: 1-39).
3) Paul was burdened for his fellow Jews but was called by Jesus to proclaim a mystery given by Jesus Christ, through revelation, for the Gentiles (Acts 22: 17-21, Acts 23:11, Romans 11: 25-28, Ephesians 3: 6).
a) Paul called himself a minister of the new covenant (II Corinthians 3: 6-18).
b) Paul commands us to be imitators of him as he follows Christ (I Corinthians 4:14-17, I Corinthians 11:1, Galatians 4:12, I Thessalonians 1: 6)
c) Paul promoted life in the Holy Spirit over works of the law (Galatians 5: 2-26).
Discussion Question: What does it mean to be a new covenant believer and should it look different than those who are committed to follow the law given by Moses?
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