Category Archives: Bible Study

Wisdom Multiplied

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Mark Shields

In the passage Romans 16:17-27, Paul warns against people that cause divisions and put up obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned (v. 17). He said these people are serving themselves and not our … Continue reading →

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Communication for the Lord’s Work

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading Romans 16:1-16, Paul shows personal concern for the Roman Christians by offering encouragement, giving credit to church leaders, and asking for unity in the Lord’s work. The characteristics of the people Paul mentions in this passage are hardworking, faithful, … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Mark Shields

This week, we will finish the study of the book of Romans and share more thoughts. Below are some questions for reflection. Romans 16:1-16 * How does Paul show personal concern for the Romans? What is the place of letters … Continue reading →

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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 →