187: 10-08-2025 Romans (Part 83) Discerning in Love, Accepted in Grace, Accountable to God, Assured by Christ

In a diverse church family, differences in personal convictions can easily cause tension. Paul reminds us to practice Discerning in Love—knowing the difference between essential gospel truths, which we must never change, and secondary issues, where we should accept one another in grace. We are Accepted in Grace through Christ alone, Accountable to God as our only Master, and Assured by Christ who helps His people stand. Whether weak or strong in faith, God sustains us, and “with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive His approval” (Romans 14:4b). Romans 14:1-4