"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 →
Romans 13:14 How To Keep From Sin
"Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh." Romans 13:14 Paul had just made the statement that every believer must wake up and put off all types of sinful acts. These sinful acts are called the deeds of darkness. Now he states... Continue Reading →
Romans 13:8 Only One Outstanding Debt Allowed
"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law." Romans 13:8 Just prior to this verse Paul talked about paying everyone what is owed. This covered everything, including taxes, honor, and respect. Now he tells everyone to have no debts that are outstanding... Continue Reading →
Romans 13:1 Subject To Authority
"Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." Romans 13:1 Paul brings up a hard challenge for believers, and that is to be subject to those who are in authority. At the time he wrote... Continue Reading →
Romans 12:14 Blessing The Persecutors
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse." Romans 12:14 During the time that Paul writes this letter, there was a lot of persecution going on. Christians were being attacked by many and had no personal rights in their country. For a time Paul had been one of those persecuting the Christian believers.... Continue Reading →
