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CHAPTER 15I. EXAMPLE OF

CHRIST, 1-14II. EXAMPLE OF

PAUL, 15-33

Rules that Preserve Harmony in Diversity

1. The rule of personal liberty (diet): refrain from lording, 3-4

2. The rule of public responsibility (days): recognize lord, 5-6

3. The rule of cultural sensitivity (unity now): remember lifestyle, 7-8

DEFINITION:

• The world system is something Satan set up to deflect men's hearts from finding God, but culture is something that God created as a mechanism for getting the gospel to different races and different mindsets of people.

POINT 10.

• When you are confident you are doing what the Lord wants, you will be at rest and have the peace that comes from being secure in Christ.

Rules that Preserve Harmony in Diversity

2. The rule of public responsibility (days): recognize lord, 5-6

3. The rule of cultural sensitivity (unity now): remember lifestyle, 7-8

4. The reminder of personal accountability (unity later): realize liability, 9-12

Point 11.

• Salvation does not ensure sanctification, and the works that we complete after salvation show our heart.

1 CORINTHIANS 3:13• Did your wood turn to gold, a type

of your worship and glory to God?• Did your hay turn to silver, a type

of redemption and evangelism of others?

• Did your stubble turn to precious stones, a type of character produced through endurance of pressure?

Point 12.

• Edification precedes personal piousness.

Definition:

• Weak in conscience means they were offended by what you did; weak in faith means they might give up their Christianity based on what they see you do.

TWO LIMITS TO FREEDOM

1. Freedom and self welfare, 1 Cor 6:12

2. Freedom and your brother's welfare, 1 Cor 10:23

Point 13.

• Use two things: discernment and maturity—if you perceive it to be wrong, then don't do it (that’s discernment), and be generous toward those who do (that’s maturity).

Point 14.

• Righteousness is found in Christ, peace is found with God, and joy is given by the Holy Ghost, and those three things define the boundary lines of the spiritual kingdom of God on this earth.

Point 15.

• The things that really count are the things that bring harmony to the family.

Point 16.

• You can be used by God to inform them, but you have to leave room for the Holy Spirit to persuade them.

Point 17.

• Exercise your liberty in privacy if it's going to cause conflict or hinder ministry.

DAMNATION!

1. There is the damnation of Mark 16:16, which is eternal destruction in the Lake of Fire

2. There is damnation for the Christian, which means to condemn or censure, 1 Cor 11:29

POINT 18.

• It is more important for you to walk by faith than for you to be strong.

GLEANING THE GUIDELINES

1. Consider public responsibility to others (14:7)

2. Consider personal accountability to Christ (14:10)

3. Consider the impression given (14:16)

4. Consider the influence on other Christians (14:19)

5. Consider what is said in the word of God (14:23)

Romans 12-13 Romans 14-15 Christian Liberties Christian Duties

Romans 14 Romans 15 Principles Practices Responsibilities Relationships People who are weak Paul the warrior Brotherly obligation Christlike

consideration Merciful conduct Missionary conern

Thesis:• Romans covers salvation so

thoroughly you can learn how Bible culture is different from your culture, and how the culture of heaven starts in the body of Christ here on earth.

definition:• Infirmity means a scruple of

conscience; a misgiving, doubt or qualm.

Point 1.• Environment can sometimes

determine the appropriateness of certain enjoyments.

Point 2.• Use your freedom with sensitivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO ALL, 3-14

1. To provide unity of hope on the hard road, 3-4

POINT 3.• The scriptures teach us how to

hope in God because they teach us patience and they comfort us.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO ALL, 3-14

1. To provide unity of hope on the hard road, 3-4

2. To gain unity of praise on the high road, 5-7

RESPONSIBILITIES TO ALL, 3-14

1. To provide unity of hope on the hard road, 3-4

2. To gain unity of praise on the high road, 5-7

3. To know unity of body on the historical road, 8-14

DISTINCTLY JEWISH, 8

1. Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry was Jewish

Point 4.• In order to successfully apply what

Christ said to the Pharisees in the strictest sense, we would have to have the rest of the environment of the Millennium in place (including a bound Satan and a perfect earth).

DISTINCTLY JEWISH, 8

1. Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry was Jewish

2. Jesus Christ’s earthly mission conformed to the truth

DISTINCTLY JEWISH, 8

1. Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry was Jewish

2. Jesus Christ’s earthly mission conformed to the truth

3. Jesus Christ’s earthly mission confirmed the promises

Point 5.• Bible principles transcend

dispensational divisions.

PAUL’S PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY, 15-21

1. Responsibility for what’s assigned, 15-16

PAUL’S PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY, 15-21

1. Responsibility for what’s assigned, 15-16

2. Recognition of what’s accomplished, 17-21

THREE THINGS THAT PERTAIN TO GOD

1. A ministry of reconciliation, Heb 2:17

2. Suffering in ministry, Heb 5:1; Phil 2:17

3. The presentation of Gentiles believers at the judgment seat of Christ, 1 Thes 2:19

UNDERLYING LOGIC, 19-21

1) Complete dependence on God, 19

The book of Acts records many of Paul’s miracles: (1) Striking a sorcerer with blindness in Paphos of Cyprus

(13:11, 12). (2) Various miracles in Iconium (14:3, 4). (3) Healing a cripple in Lystra (14:8-18). (4) Curing a demoniac girl in Philippi (16:16-18). (5) Healing many of diseases and demons at Ephesus

(19:11, 12). (6) Raising Eutychus at Troas (20:9, 10). (7) Restoring Publius’s father of a fever and healing others

on the Isle of Melita (28:8, 9).

UNDERLYING LOGIC, 19-21

1) Complete dependence on God, 19

2) Clear definition of goals, 20-21

PAUL’S OBJECTIVES OF MINISTRY, 22-29

1. Desire toward Romans, 22-23

2. Determination to Spain, 24

3. Destination Jerusalem, 25-29

Point 6.

• Fruit is out of your reach if your billfold is out of God’s reach.

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PAUL’S PLAN OF MINISTRY, 30-33

1. By prayer share in battle, 30-32

INTENTIONAL INTELLIGENT PRAYER,

30-321. For physical protection as he

entered Jerusalem, 31a

INTENTIONAL INTELLIGENT PRAYER,

30-321. For physical protection as he

entered Jerusalem, 31a

2. For spiritual reception as he entered the church, 31b

INTENTIONAL INTELLIGENT PRAYER,

30-321. For physical protection as he

entered Jerusalem, 31a

2. For spiritual reception as he entered the church, 31b

3. For joyful inspiration as he entered Rome, 32

PAUL’S PLAN OF MINISTRY, 30-33

1. By prayer share in battle, 30-32

2. By peace share in blessing, 33

1. The prayers of the saints

2. The peace of the Lord

PAUL’S PLAN

Point 7.

• If we are not careful we get carried away with spiritual warfare and cannot plan in peace.

Next ClassWk DATE Subject DUE 16 Dec 13 Romans 16: Commendation and Salutation

Will I have companionship in this conquest? Conclusion to the Course: The Impact of a Solid Foundation How can I make the most of what I’ve learned?

Final exam

Paul demonstrates in his own life six characteristics, or elements, of his own ministry that should be evidenced in the life and ministry of every

believer who is committed to doing God’s will. These may be categorized as providence (v. 22), planning (vv. 23-24), priority (vv. 25-28), prosperity (v.

29), purpose (v. 30a), and prayer (vv. 30b-32).

—John MacArthur