The Just Shall Live By FaithStudying Paul’s Letter To Rome

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The Just Shall Live By FaithStudying Paul’s Letter To Rome

Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

Rom 1:17

The Just Shall Live By

Faith

The Just Shall Live By FaithStudying Paul’s Letter To Rome

Outline Introduction 1:1-17 Indictment of & remedy for sin 1:18 – 5:21 Anticipated questions re: justification by

grace through faith 6:1 – 11:36 Living a life justified by grace through faith

12:1 – 15:13

The Just Shall Live By FaithStudying Paul’s Letter To Rome

Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 This section appears to address how

justified saints must conduct themselves in serving others & the attitudes they must show when rendering such service

12:3-16Serving Others With Humility

The Just Shall Live By FaithStudying Paul’s Letter To Rome

Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Loving those we serve v. 9a

Genuinely, unfeigned…without hypocrisy We love them for who they are Learned from the Scripture 1 Pet 1:22-25 A good description 1 Cor 13:1-8a

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Good vs. Evil v. 9b

We must “abhor” (strongly detest) all that is evil

We must “cling” (steadfastly cemented to) all that is good

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Brotherly love v. 10

It should define saints Jn 13:34-35 We should feel “devoted to one another” Even “preferring one another” over

ourselves or others in the world

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Brotherly LoveRom 12:10 literally reads…“…in brotherly love to one another love warmly”

Different Greek words for “love”

Agape Jn 3:16 Eph 5:25 Phileo Jn 20:2 Titus 2:4 Eros Prov 7:18 [Septuagint] Storge Rom 1:31

“Be devoted…” Ù philostorgoi

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Work ethic vv. 11-13

Justified saints don’t “lag behind”…they are diligent, not lazy or slothful Heb 6:12

We should have a “fervent spirit” as we serve the Lord, others v. 11

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Work ethic vv. 11-13

Our “hope” causes us to “rejoice” v. 12a 8:18-25

We are able to persevere in our tribulations v. 12b 5:1-5

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Work ethic vv. 11-13

We are devoted to prayer v. 12c 1 Thess 5:17

We are mindful of others’ needs v. 13(hospitality, benevolence)

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Dealing with opposition v. 14

Justified saints look for ways to bless and not curse those who curse, trouble them

Jesus taught likewise Mt 5:10-12, 43-48

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Full of empathy v. 15

The ability to comply with this verse depends on how we feel about each other

Empathy will not come naturally…it must be developed through faith, character

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Full of empathy v. 15

If one rejoices re: some good fortune, do I rejoice with him…or will I be envious?

If one weeps re: some tragedy, do I weep with him…or will I be smug, indifferent?

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Like-mindedness & lowliness v. 16

Saints must be “of the same mind toward one another” v. 16a 1 Cor 1:10 Phil 2:2

Haughtiness prevents brotherly love and serving others

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Attitudes & Actions vv. 9-16 Like-mindedness & lowliness v. 16

Saints need to “associate with the lowly” and must not “be wise in their own opinions” v. 16b

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LAPPLICATION

Specific & practical ways in which the disciple can apply Rom 12:3-16

Actively use my “gifts” (talents) to serve others (especially weaker, aged brethren)

Make a concerted effort to become better acquainted with all the brethren

(hospitality to those I don’t know well)

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Specific & practical ways in which the disciple can apply Rom 12:3-16

Divest myself of pride…develop the skill of empathy for others and their good fortunes as well as their tragic misfortunes

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The majority of the world obviously has a “revenge mentality”

Justified saints have to rise above such ungodly conduct…they look to their Savior as an example 1 Pet 2:20b-22

Revenge 12:17-21Refusing To Seek Our Own

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Prohibition #1 v. 17a We are not permitted to repay evil with evil The passage admits/implies 2 things…

Evil exists God’s people are the target of those who

live under Satan’s sway 1 Jn 5:19

Revenge 12:17-21Refusing To Seek Our Own

The Just Shall Live By FaithStudying Paul’s Letter To Rome

Prohibition #1 v. 17a We are not permitted to repay evil with evil The passage admits/implies 2 things… N.T. teaching Mt 5:10-12, 43-48

2 Tim 3:12 1 Pet 2:11-12, 18-231 Pet 4:3-4, 12-19 1 Jn 3:10-13

Revenge 12:17-21Refusing To Seek Our Own

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