Romans 15:14–33
I. Paul's Purpose and Perspective in His Writing – 14-21
II. Paul’s Purpose and Plan in His Travels – 22-29
III. Paul's Appeals for Prayer and for Peace – 30-33
Romans 15:7–13
I. The Principle – 7
II. The Proof – 8-12
III. The Payoff – 13
Romans 15:1-6
I. Christ as Our Model for Building Up Our Neighbor – 1-4
II. Christ as Our Motivation for Unity in the Body – 5-6
Romans 14:20–23
Read MoreRomans 14:10–19
I. Each of us will give an account of himself – 10-12
II. Therefore, do not pass judgment on each other – 13-14
III. High stakes indeed! – 15-16
IV. The Elusive pursuit of Righteousness, Peace, and Joy – 17-19
Romans 14:5–9
I. Is this essential for salvation?
II. What do you think?
III. What is your motivation?
IV. Who do you belong to?
Romans 14:1–4
Read MoreRomans 13:8–14
I. Living Out the Heart of the Law – 8-10
II. Living in the Light of Christ's Return – 11-14
Romans 13:1-7
I. Understanding Transformed Living in This World – 1-6
II. Modeling Transformed Living in This World – 7
Romans 12:9–21
I. Loving Well Inside the Body – 9-16
II. Loving Well Outside the Body – 17-21
Romans 12:3–8
I. The First Characteristic of a Transformed Life – 3
II. The Primary Rationale for This First Characteristic – 4-5
III. The Truest Expression of This Characteristic and Rationale – 6-8
Romans 12:1–2
I. Present Your Bodies as a Living Sacrifice – 1
II. Be Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind – 2
Romans 11:25–36
I. A Fuller Explanation of Israel's Situation – 25-29
II. A Relevant Example for the Nations to Understand – 30-32
III. A Worshipful Expression that All Creation Should Offer – 33-36
Romans 11:11–24
I. One Last Rhetorical Q&A – 11-12
II. The Flip-Side of Israel's Unbelief – 13-16
III. Lessons from the Olive Tree – 17-24
Romans 11:1-10
I. Another Rhetorical Q&A – 1-2a
II. A Rich Historical Example – 2b-6
III. A Startling Theological Insight – 7-10
Galatians 3:1–22
I. By Works or By Hearing? (1-6)
II. By the Law or by Promise? (7-18)
III. Why Then the Law? (19-22)
IV. Am I Being Perfected by the Flesh?
Romans 9:1–33
I. An Invitation to Eavesdrop
II. A Strained Hypothetical
III. Lay Down Your Arms
IV. Children of Promise!
V. Be Not Put to Shame
Romans 9:1-18
Read MoreRomans 10:14-21
I. Paul Spotlights God's Faithful Delivery of the Gospel – 14-15
II. Paul Identifies Our Problem Receiving the Gospel – 16-17
III. Paul Confirms Our Responsibility or This Problem – 18-21
Exodus 20:1-17
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