Glorifying God with One Voice
READING: Rom. 14-15:13
Paul identifies a natural consequence of the reshaping of God’s family: unity. He uses the Gospel to solve the problem of division. In his work and evidenced in his letters, Paul applies Gospel solutions to problems. How can Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians glorify God with one voice? Paul uses the Gospel to provide an answer.
There does appear to be an open hostility among the saints at Rome regarding the issues addressed in this chapter. However, quiet condescension can be as destructive as open hostility. Saints can gather under one roof, but fail to glorify God with one voice. Paul writes about how love can bring saints of diverse backgrounds together in one family.
QUESTIONS
1. Why does Paul avoid making assumptions about meat-eaters and vegetarians among the saints in Rome?
2). Describe the group Paul refers to as the “weak in faith.”
3). Explain the meaning of the word “conscience” and how the term is used in 1 Corinthians 8:5-7.
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