Introduction continued. John wrote the letter to the Churches in Asia Minor from Ephesus after his release from the prison on the island of Patmos. He uses the past tense when he says “was” on the island of Patmos. This indicates that it is after the Patmos. The letter was then copied and sent to
Introduction. This Blog series will cover the book of Revelation. The author of the Blogs will not employ the traditional interpretations of the prophecy. The goal of this series of Blogs is to present Jesus Christ. Who is Jesus, and why the Christ? This series of Blogs will build on the understanding, needs, and events
Examples of misinterpretation of the scriptures. “Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5 – 6, NET. Paul preached the gospel from Jerusalem to
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Avoid the misinterpretation of the scriptures. The principles Paul presented in chapter fourteen apply to the reading and understanding of the scriptures. No one has the right to adopt the scripture to personal preferences. The scriptures testify of Jesus Christ; therefore, personal preferences must be abandoned in favor of the message in the scripture. “For
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Exhortation to the strong in faith. “For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by the people.” Romans 14:17 – 18, NERT. All people are brothers
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“For none of us lives for himself and none of us dies for himself. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:7 – 8, NET. Members of the body of Christ should not promote
The responsibility of the believers. “Who are you to pass judgment on another’s servant? Before his own master he stands and falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.” Romans 14:4, NET. The noun “servant” above refers to a servant who is committed for life to his master. Paul,
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The responsibility of the believers. “Therefore we must not pass judgment on one another, but rather determine never to place an obstacle or a trap before a brother or sister.” Romans 14:13, NET. Paul’s instructions reveal a set of essential rules that must shape the attitude of the members of the body of Christ, Christianity.
Exhortation to mutual forbearance. In Romans chapter fourteen, Paul brings us to grips with balancing the response to the objective gospel in conformity with two laws. The first law is the law of personal liberty. Personal liberty does not permit us to do things that are lawful but may have a negative influence on others.
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Responsibilities of members of the body of Christ. Paul asserts that the responsibility toward the ruling authority by the members of the body of Christ extends toward other members of Christianity and the society where they reside. “Pay everyone what is owed: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect
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Christians and civil authorities. “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.” Romans 13:1, NET. In Romans chapter twelve, Paul delineated the responsibility and duty of the members of the body of Christ, the Church.
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The believers’ response to the objective gospel. Because of God’s mercies and the riches of his love toward us, we must be devoted to God and serve him in self-denial and a sense of responsibility. Paul urges the believers. “Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies
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The subjective experience of the objective truth of the gospel. “Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.” Romans 12:9 – 10, NET. The universal principle of selfless love regulates newborn Christians. Therefore, Christians must
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