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Redemption in Romans
Contents
1 Paul and Rome
Historical Background
2 Jew and Gentile
Theological Background
3 All Have Sinned
Chapters 1-3A
4 Justified by Faith
Chapter 3B
5 Justification and the Law
Chapter 4
6 Expounding the Faith
Chapter 5
7 Victory Over Sin
Chapter 6
8 The Man of Romans
Chapter 7
9 Freedom in Christ
Chapter 8
10 Redemption for Jew and Gentile
Chapter 9
11 The Election of Grace
Chapters 10, 11
12 Love and Law
Chapters 12, 13
13 All the Rest Is Commentary
Chapters 14-16
Redemption in Romans
Our Goal {5}
It was light from the book of Romans that
scattered the darkness, light that revealed not
only the great truth of Christ pardoning
sinners but also the power of Christ to
cleanse from sin.
And it’s light from these pages that we, this
quarter, will seek to uncover for ourselves as
we study the great theme of salvation by faith
alone as revealed in the book of Romans.
Redemption in Romans
Lesson 13, September 25
All the Rest is
Commentary
All the Rest Is Commentary
Key Text
Romans 14:10 NKJV
“But why do you judge your brother? Or
why do you show contempt for your
brother? For we shall all stand before the
judgment seat of Christ.”
All the Rest Is Commentary
Initial Words {163}
Some aspects of our faith are foundational
and others mere “commentary.” What this
means is that all that came before focused
very much on the foundational principles of
salvation. These things are nonessentials,
“commentary,” as it were. Though the issues
themselves might not have been crucial, the
attitude the Christians had toward each other
in dealing with these issues was.
All the Rest Is Commentary
Quick Look
1. Principles of Christian Liberty—1
(Romans 14:1-14)
2. Principles of Christian Liberty—2
(Romans 14:15-23)
3. Practices of Christian Liberty
(Romans 15:1-3)
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1. Principles of Christian Liberty-1
Romans 14:1, 10 NKJV
“Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not
to disputes over doubtful things.
But why do you judge your brother?
Or why do you show contempt for your
brother? For we shall all stand before the
judgment seat of Christ.
1. Principles of Christian Liberty-1
The Weak Brother {164}
The issue had nothing to do with the question
of vegetarianism and healthful living. Nor is
Paul implying in this passage that the
distinction between clean and unclean meats
has been abolished. This is not the subject
under consideration. If the words “he may eat
all things” (Romans 14:2) were taken to mean
that now any animal, clean or otherwise,
could be eaten, they would be misapplied.
1. Principles of Christian Liberty-1
The Weak Brother {164}
To “receive” one weak in the faith meant to
accord him or her full membership and social
status. The person was not to be argued with
but given the right to his or her opinion.
Paul does not speak negatively of the one
“weak in the faith.” Nor does he give this
person advice as to how to become strong.
So far as God is concerned, the
overscrupulous is accepted.
1. Principles of Christian Liberty-1
With What Measure You Mete {166}
We tend to judge others harshly at times,
and often for the same things that we
ourselves do.
How often, though, what we do doesn’t
seem as bad to us as when others do the
same thing.
We might fool ourselves by our hypocrisy,
but not God.
1. Principles of Christian Liberty-1
With What Measure You Mete {166}
The subject is still foods sacrificed to idols.
The issue is not the distinction between the
foods deemed clean and unclean.
Paul is saying that there is nothing wrong per
se in eating foods that might have been
offered to idols.
A person should not be made to violate his or
her conscience, even if the conscience is
overly sensitive.
All the Rest Is Commentary
2. Principles of Christian Liberty-2
Romans 14:5, 6, 15 NKJV
“One person esteems one day above
another; another esteems every day alike. …
He who observes the day, observes it to
the Lord….
Yet if your brother is grieved because of your
food, you are no longer walking in love. Do
not destroy with your food the one whom
Christ died.”
2. Principles of Christian Liberty-2
Giving No Offense {168}
Although diet is important, Christians ought
not to quarrel over the choice on the part of
some to eat vegetables instead of meats that
might have been sacrificed to idols. Not
everyone sees this subject the same way,
and we need to respect those differences.
They ought to focus on righteousness,
peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
2. Principles of Christian Liberty-2
Giving No Offense {168}
“It is none of anyone’s business what I eat or
what I wear or what kind of entertainment I
engage in.” Is it really?
Our actions, words, deeds, and even diet
can affect others, either for good or for bad.
As Christians, we have a responsibility to
one another, and if our example can lead
someone astray, we are culpable.
2. Principles of Christian Liberty-2
Observance of Days {170}
Some Christians, apparently, to be on the
safe side, decided to observe one or more of
the Jewish festivals.
Paul’s counsel is, Let them do it, if they are
persuaded they should.
The important point is not to judge those
who view the matter differently from you.
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3. Practices of Christian Liberty
Romans 15:1, 2 NKJV
“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 good, leading
to edification.”
3. Practices of Christian Liberty
Questions to Ponder {172}
What important Christian truth is
found in these texts?
In what way do these texts
capture so much of what it means to
be a follower of Jesus?
How can you, yourself, live out
this principle?
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Final Words {18}
“To God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus
Christ forever. Amen.” Romans 16:27
Paul ends his letter in a glorious ascription of
praise to God.
God is the one in whom the Roman Christians,
and all Christians, can safely put their trust to
confirm their standing as redeemed sons and
daughters of God, justified by faith and now led
by the Spirit of God.