Study of Romans
May 2020
Week 14, Day 1: Romans 15:13-16:27
In these last sections of the book of Romans, we see Paul the man on display. He is a man who speaks boldly to God’s people in pursuit of his calling (15:14-16). He is a man who glories in his service to God – though he is careful to boast only in what Christ has [...]
Week 13, Day 5: Romans 15:1-13
In today’s reading, Paul points to Jesus as he brings his thoughts on personal piety to a close. This focus on Jesus moves in two directions. First, Paul prays that God would grant the Roman Christians the same “attitude of mind” that Jesus had. In particular, he is referring to Jesus’ commitment to the good [...]
Week 13, Day 4: Romans 14:19-23
Up to this point in Romans 14, we’ve seen Paul arguing that Christians who don’t have qualms about eating certain foods should be careful no to cause Christians with different sensibilities to stumble in their faith. Here, in verse 20, he equates causing Christians to stumble with destroying the work of God. That's strong language! [...]
Week 13, Day 2: Romans 14:10-18
In the course of his earthly ministry, Jesus gave a stern warning to those who might trip up the faith of his people. It went like this: If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck [...]