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In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, today we will be looking at chapter 15, where the Apostle Paul begins to close this amazing letter with personal notes to specific people in Rome. As he does so, Paul exposes his heart for the body of Christ and gives his perspective on life and service. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 15, verse 17, and tells us the importance of “Getting the Right Perspective.”

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we started looking at chapter 15 where the Apostle Paul summarizes his teaching by saying that Jesus Himself is to be our example of how to live this Christian life. Just as Christ did, we are to focus our actions on pleasing others, rather than ourselves … even to the point of surrendering our own rights in service to one another. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 15, verse 3, and tells us more about why “Our Example is Christ.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we now come to chapter 15 where the Apostle Paul summarizes his teaching in Romans by saying that Jesus Himself is to be our example of how to live this Christian life, not other believers. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 15, verse 1, and tells us why, always, “Our Example is Christ.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at chapter 14 where the Apostle Paul assures us that fellow believers will have differing opinions on how to live the Christian life. And knowing that, except for fundamental doctrines of our faith, Paul encourages us to give each other grace and latitude when it comes to those differences. But how far do we take that? Should we limit our own freedoms in Christ just to please other Christians? Let’s join Pastor Brian now and find out as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 14, verse 16, and tells us more about how to achieve Christian “Unity Despite Differences.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at chapter 14 where the Apostle Paul tells Christians to expect differences of opinions amongst fellow believers and how to treat each other when those differences become apparent. For one thing, Paul said we should determine not to be a source of stumbling to others by giving our brothers and sisters in Christ the latitude to believe as they do about non-essential matters of faith; in other words, we should encourage others in their faith, rather than debate them about small issues. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 14, verse 13, and tells us more about how to achieve Christian “Unity Despite Differences.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at chapter 14 where the Apostle Paul tells Christians to expect fellow believers to have differing opinions on how to live the Christian life. Knowing that, today, we’ll hear Paul tell us what we should do with that expectation to help us truly experience the unity of the Spirit, even amongst all of our differences. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 14, verse 13, and tells us how to achieve Christian “Unity Despite Differences.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at the beginning of chapter 14 where the Apostle Paul acknowledges that believers, united in faith in Jesus Christ, often have differing opinions on how to live the Christian life. However, as we’ll hear today, what we choose to do or not to do, usually isn’t the issue. What matters is the motive behind your action … or inaction, as the case may be. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 14, verse 4, and tells us how to achieve Christian “Unity Despite Differences.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we now come to chapter 14 where the Apostle Paul acknowledges that believers, united in faith in Jesus Christ, will often have differing opinions, even on spiritual matters. How should we handle those situations when we disagree with fellow Christians on how we are to live our lives as believers? Which differences really matter? Let’s join Pastor Brian now and find out as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 14, verse 1, and tells us how to achieve “Unity Despite Differences.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at a passage in chapter 13 where the Apostle Paul tells Christians to “owe no one anything except to love one another.” As we’ll hear today, Paul added a note of urgency to that call; in other words, love one another with the love of Christ … and do it now, without delay. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 13, verse 10, and tells us more about “How to Love Your Neighbor.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we come to a passage in chapter 13 where the Apostle Paul tells Christians to “owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.” As we’ll hear, that love is supposed to be like Jesus love for us … how do we do that? Let’s join Pastor Brian and find out as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 13, verse 8, and tells us “How to Love Your Neighbor.”

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we started looking at chapter 13 where the Apostle Paul teaches Christians how, as citizens of heaven, we are to respond to earth’s governments. Last time we heard about the principle that earthly governments are raised up and torn down by God Himself; for that reason, Christians should be the best citizens. What’s the purpose behind submitting to governing authorities and how are we to put that into practice? Let’s join Pastor Brian now and find out as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 13, verse 3, and tells us more about “Heaven’s Citizens and Earth’s Governments.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we now come to chapter 13 where we find the clearest, most specific teaching in the New Testament about a Christian’s responsibility to the governing authorities. Are we subject only to the fair laws and benevolent rulers? Let’s join Pastor Brian now and find out as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 13, verse 1, and tells us about “Heaven’s Citizens and Earth’s Governments.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at a passage where the Apostle Paul teaches Christians to love one another with God’s agape love, and describes how that love looks in the life of a believer. Last time we heard Paul tell us to “bless those who persecute you.” As we’ll hear today, we’re also to “weep with those who weep” … and keep our opinions of ourselves in check. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 12, verse 15, and together we take “Another Look at Love.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at a passage where the Apostle Paul teaches Christians to love one another with God’s agape love, and describes how that love looks in the life of a believer. As we’ll hear, loving others is not always an easy thing to do, but absolutely necessary and possible with the help of God Himself. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 12, verse 14, and together we take “Another Look at Love.”

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we began looking at a passage where the Apostle Paul teaches believers to love one another with God’s agape love, describing it as a sincere love that is completely without hypocrisy. Today we’ll hear that God’s love is also a devoted and fervent love, filled with genuine compassion for others. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he picks up our study at Romans chapter 12, verse 10, and tells us more about the “The Look of Love.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we come now to a passage where the Apostle Paul teaches believers to sincerely love one another, without hypocrisy. While that may not be difficult with many, even most fellow Christians … how do we do that with people who, for whatever reason, rub us the wrong way? Let’s join Pastor Brian now and find out as he continues our study, picking it up at Romans chapter 12, verse 9, and tells us about the “The Look of Love.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at the early part of chapter 12 where the Apostle Paul teaches how important it is to renew our minds, including not only how we think of ourselves, but also how we think about fellow believers. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he continues our study, picking it up at Romans chapter 12, verse 4, and tells us about the importance of “Renewed Thinking.”

In our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we have been looking at the early part of chapter 12 where the Apostle Paul teaches how important renewing our minds is to the process of surrendering our lives to God. As we continue on today, we’ll hear that a “renewed mind” includes forming a view of ourselves that is completely opposite of the world’s view. Let’s join Pastor Brian now as he continues our study, picking it up at Romans chapter 12, verse 3, and tells us about the importance of “Renewed Thinking.”

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we started looking at chapter 12, verse 2, where the Apostle Paul exhorts Christians to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” As we have heard, the first step in that process is to simply stop “being conformed to this world.”And, as we’ll hear today, the result of that is the joy of proving out what God’s good and perfect will is for our lives. How do we do that? Let’s join Pastor Brian now and find out as he continues our study of Romans chapter 12, verse 2, and explains why “Your Mind Matters.”

Last time, in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Romans, we started looking at chapter 12, verse 2, where the Apostle Paul exhorts Christians to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” As we have heard, the first step in that process is to simply stop “being conformed to this world.”And, as we’ll hear today, the result of that is the joy of proving out what God’s good and perfect will is for our lives. How do we do that? Let’s join Pastor Brian now and find out as he continues our study of Romans chapter 12, verse 2, and explains why “Your Mind Matters.”