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Romans 12-15 Romans New Testament

Romans 12-15: The Christian and His Brethren

Study Overview: An expositional study on Romans 12-15 by Rhodes Davis, examining key biblical principles, textual insights, and practical applications for Christian character and faith.
Speaker / Author: Rhodes Davis
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I. Introduction: Paul concludes the epistle to the Romans with various exhortations. The first twelve chapters comprise an argument demonstrating the righteousness of God and the righteousness of faith that the believer in Christ can have. Since we have been justified by Christ, we must become living sacrifices to God. As Christians, we have certain obligations to one another.

II. We must have a humble attitude towards one another.

A. Romans 12:3 – We must not think too highly of ourselves.

B. Jesus commanded His followers to be poor in spirit, Matthew 5:3. We are all the same in the Lord; we cannot be arrogant.

C. Romans 12:9-21

D. We must have a genuine love, 12:9.

E. We must not be hypocrites acting like we love our brethren. We must have a genuine love for one another, 1 Peter 1:22.

F. We must have brotherly love towards one another, 12:10.

G. We do not seek our own needs but give preference to one another.“Affection” denotes the tender love, as parents with children. This love also holds our brethren up, we esteem them and lead them by our example of love and faithfulness. When each member is holding the other up, and leading them (and in turn being led), there is no room for arrogance and self will.

H. We are all different but necessary, 12:4-5.

I. We should rejoice in our differences and use one another’s strengths in service. Individually we comprise the body of Christ.

J. We must take care of one another, 12:13.

K. The saints took care of one another’s needs in the New Testament.

L. Acts 2:45; 3:32-37 - Examples Romans 15:25-27 – The financial help to the saints in Judea who were suffering from a famine.1 Timothy 5:3-16 – (Summarize) care of the widows IF there were no family that could support and if she had been faithful in service.2 Thessalonians 3:6-10 – Man must work if he can.

M. Show hospitality

N. Luke 14:12-14 – Show hospitality to those who cannot repay. Hebrews 13:1-2 – Some have entertained angels

O. Rejoice and weep with one another, 12:15

P. We must be involved with one another and share in each other’s joy and sadness. It is a burden and a privilege to serve one another in this way.

Q. We must

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