"It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation." Romans 15:20 When Jesus finally got a hold of Paul's life and turned him around, Paul attempted to speak to the Jews. They refused to listen to him since... Continue Reading →
Romans 15:11 Praise The Lord
"And again, Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; let all the peoples extol him." Romans 15:11 Paul quotes from Psalm 117:1, telling all the Gentiles to praise the Lord. This verse repeats that thought by again telling all groups of people around the world to extol Him. Extol is another word for praising or lifting... Continue Reading →
Romans 15:5 Attitude Of The Mind
"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had" Romans 15:5 The attitude of the mind can make or break a person. It can be the difference between accomplishing something or giving up. Paul is asking that God may give each believer... Continue Reading →
Romans 15:2 Pleasing Your Neighbor
"Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up." Romans 15:2 In the previous chapter Paul had talked about not offending someone who believes something that does not go against God's Word. Now he states that you must please your neighbor for their good and to build them up. This... Continue Reading →
Romans 14:19 Working To Build Up
"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification." Romans 14:19 During the time of Paul there was a lot of food being sold as food that had been sacrificed to some god. The devoted Israelites would refuse to eat the food that had been sacrificed since it was... Continue Reading →