Tag Archives: Romans 15

Pushy Paul

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 15:22-33 22 This is why I was often kept from coming to you. 23 But now there is nothing more to keep me in these regions, and I have for many years desired to come to you 24 on … Continue reading →

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not to build on a stranger’s foundation

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 15:14-21 14 But I myself am fully persuaded about you, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another. 15 But I have written with more intensity … Continue reading →

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salvation for the Goyim

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 15:7-13 7 Welcome one another, then, just as Christ also welcomed you, so that God may be appropriately praised. 8 Because I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth in … Continue reading →

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with one voice

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 15:1-6 1 But we –the strong ones– ought to put up with the failings of the weak, and not just accommodate ourselves. 2 Each of us accommodate his neighbor for his good to build him up. 3 For even … Continue reading →

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evangelism: ministry and fellowship

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 15:14-33.   We have seen that the whole of Romans has to do with evangelism.  As Paul begins to conclude his letter, he describes that work using two metaphors.     Paul’s work of bringing the gospel to the Gentiles … Continue reading →

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evangelism: perspective on edification

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 15:1-13.  How we get along with other believers has a definite impact on our evangelism.  When the watching world sees us biting and devouring each other over our differences, they think less of the gospel that we preach.  When … Continue reading →

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prayer and God’s plan

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 15:14-33.  Paul asked the Roman Christians to pray for him. He knew what God wanted – that his ministry might be completed.  What he didn’t know was whether or not he would be delivered from the Jews who were … Continue reading →

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drawing people to God

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 15:1-13.  Christ is our example as we seek to preserve the faith of those who differ from us theologically.  He welcomed the Gentiles and gave them the same hope that the Israelites had, as the scriptures attest. “The root … Continue reading →

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