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Unity in The Church-Rejoicing Together in God's In God's Plan of Salvation Romans 15:7-13 Pastor Bob

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Romans 15:7-13

Practicing Unity in the Church
Part 1 – Rejoicing Together In God’s Plan of Salvation

Overview: The Tie that Binds
Review: Romans 15:1-7
Preview: Unity and Joy

I. Romans 15:7 – Paul’s Fundamental Instruction

A. The Connection
B. The Command
C. The Cause

II. Romans 15:8-12 – Paul’s Final Illustrations

A. Verses 8,9 -The Illustration from Christ’s Ministry

1. A Servant to the Jews
2. A Servant to the Gentiles

B. Verses 10-12 – The Illustrations from the Old Testament

1. Verse 10 - From the Law
2. Verse 11 - From the Prophets
3. Verse 9,12 – From the Writings

III. Romans 15:13 – Paul’s Fervent Intercession

A. The Premise of His Prayer
B. The Person of His Prayer
C. The Purpose of His Prayer

IV. Honoring God by Rejoicing In Our Common Salvation

A. Paul reaffirms the command of God that all believers accept and welcome on another in the same spirit as they have been welcomed and accepted by God/Christ.
B. In using the life and ministry of Christ, Paul reveals that His goal was not only to affirm the promises given to the Patriarchs, but to reveal God’s mercy to the Gentiles as well.
C. God’s plan of salvation is both a source of joy and the foundation of abundant hope to all true believers.