He is Worthy of Our Praise
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 15:10–11: And again he says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!” And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!”
Trusting His Written Word
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 15:9: And that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy, as it is written: “For this reason I will confess to You among the Gentiles, And sing to Your name.”
Becoming a Servant of the Lord
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 15:8: Now I say that Jesus Christ has become a servant to the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers.
All to the Glory of God
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 15:6–7: That you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.
Blessed Like-Mindedness
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 15:5: Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus.
Treasure His Word
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 15:4: For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
The Measure of Maturity
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 15:1–3: We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. For even Christ did not please Himself; but …
Without Faith, it is Sin
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 14:22–23: Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever …
His Liberating Love
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 14:20–21: Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense. It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do …
Things to Pursue
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 14:18–19: For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.