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Romans 15:7-21 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
Jesus came as a servant to the Jewish people to fulfill God’s promises to the patriarchs. Paul quotes Old Testament prophets to prove God always planned to save the Gentiles. True church unity requires believing the gospel and fixing our focus entirely on Jesus.
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Romans 15:1-7 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
Paul commands strong believers to bear the weaknesses of others and pursue their edification. Christ set this pattern by never seeking to please Himself. Believers achieve like-mindedness only by esteeming others above themselves and receiving one another just as Christ received us.
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2 Thessalonians 1 (view passage online)
Pastor Richard Krenz
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Romans 14:14-23 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
Paul teaches nothing is inherently unclean but commands believers to sacrifice their personal liberty to protect weaker brothers. The kingdom of God centers on righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit rather than food and drink. Believers must pursue whatever builds others up rather than demanding their own freedom.