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Paul concludes his letter with appreciation for people who mean a lot to him and to the Lord. God has brought many precious people into his life, and he is richly blessed through their lives. He warns them to avoid false teachers through Godly wisdom but to remain innocent regarding evil.

After teaching the saints to accept those with misgivings about controversial practices, Paul teaches them to accept those who fail because of their weaknesses. It's in line with the truth which says, "love covers a multitude of sin".

Paul returns to the subject of Christians loving Christians. Specifically, he addresses the issues of faith and conscience. All Christians are at various stages of their sanctification. In disputable matters, many Christians disagree. Those with overly sensitive consciences often can't accept what others are convinced of. Rather than "agreeing to disagree", Paul teaches the confident to refrain from practicing things others can't accept.

In chapter 12 Paul tells us how to live for God and the gifts God has given us for that purpose. Through that same Spirit, we are to love our fellow man and submit, for the Lord's sake, to the governing authorities in our community, State, and Nation. Chapter 13 teaches us how to be Godly citizens.

In chapter 12 Paul teaches us how to respond to the wonderful mercy of God. He shares what true worship is all about and what gifts God gives us from the Holy Spirit so we can bless each other. He closes the chapter with sound principles for living. By living according to these instructions, we will please the Lord.

God held out His hands 'ALL DAY LONG' to a disobedient and contrary people named Israel. The questions arose ... has God permanently rejected His people? Paul says ABSOLUTELY NOT.

Zeal for God can be misguided. Those who believe their good efforts will earn them entrance into eternity with God are mistaken. Righteousness with God is attained by faith in Jesus. God has saved us! Are you willing to receive it?

The Jews rejection of Jesus as their messiah proves an important truth about mankind. Whatever our heritage, family life, or upbringing; we are not guaranteed to be God's true children. Only those He foreknew will be His children and true Israelis.

The stunning truth of our salvation comes into view. We are no longer under an eternal death sentence but set free for ever! Now we are on the way to our final adoption by God and an eternity with Him.

Paul teaches that Salvation has a caveat. Since children of God are awaiting their final adoption (revealing of the sons and daughters of God), we still live in a decaying body with a fleshly (sinful) nature that is at war with our Spiritual life. Chapter 7 reveals hope that God gives us over sin.

The apostle teaches Christians the freedom from sin they have received by being in Jesus. Grace frees us from sure condemnation (a death sentence) and protects us through stumbles and failings. We can overcome literally anything while under the protection of God's grace. It is a gift to be cherished.

The mess we are in, as descendants of Adam, is far from what we were created to be. Thank God He put a plan in place to rescue us from our sins. Sin ruins us and brings literal death. We can now find peace with God! He provided a way for us to be His friends and family. I pray you take advantage of it.

Abraham is "the father of us all" when it comes to faith. He is one of the best examples of the expression "saving faith". James said the demons believe in God but are damned. Faith must be more than intellectual acknowledgment. Faith means a trust in God that places our life in His hands.

Paul deals with the typical excuses religious people pose when they are confronted with their sinfulness. All people naturally believe they can only do their best and then God must show them grace for eternity. When scripture proves our best can't save us, and God would be unjust to allow us into heaven just because He is a good God, we run out of excuses and are silent. All have sinned. All are condemned. HELP!

The apostle confronts religious man with his sinfulness and shows him he is no better off than the natural man in his worst condition. Natural man and religious man both are condemned by their sin. People must recognize this for the good news to save.

Brad takes you through Romans chapter one, highlighting the awesome truth that God has sent His son to save us. Sadly, many refuse God's son and suffer the inevitable consequences.