Category Archives: Bible Study

In Giving We Receive the Greatest Gift

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul’s assessment of the virtues of the Roman Christians in Romans 15:14-33 is that they are full of goodness, filled with knowledge, and competent to instruct one another (v. 14). Paul pictures his relationship with the Roman Christians as being … Continue reading →

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Power to Build an Amazing Day

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

As pointed out in Romans 15:1-13, accepting one another just as Christ accepted us in order to praise God should characterize our Christian relationships with each other. Other characteristics include pleasing others for their good and building them up. Those … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Romans 15-16

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Studied over the last few weeks was Paul’s appeal to the status we have in Christ; a member of the body of believers using their individual strengths for the purpose of fulfilling God’s will. By yielding to God’s will for … Continue reading →

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Accepting Others and Working Together

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Mark Shields

As explained in Romans 14:13-23, Paul commands attitudes that come from the Holy Spirit as a substitute for judging. Being concerned about the type of food or drink we consume are minor issues and should not be our main concern. … Continue reading →

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Getting Along with Each Other

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Mark Shields

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. – Romans 14:10 Getting along with each other is one of the toughest things. … Continue reading →