130 likes | 145 Views
Embrace unity through accepting each other as members of one body in Christ, united in love and hope according to Romans. Let love be genuine and pursue peace for glorifying God and spreading hope among believers. Increase in unity and hope with the power of the Holy Spirit.
E N D
Accept One Another Romans 15:7-13
HOW We Unite For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Romans 12.4-5
HOW We Unite Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; Romans 12.9-10
HOW We Unite So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. Romans 14.19
WHY We Unite Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. Romans 15.7
WHY We Unite Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15.5-6
HOW God is GLORIFIED For I say that Christ has become a servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises given to the fathers, and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy; Romans 15.8-9a
HOW God is GLORIFIED “THEREFORE I WILL GIVE PRAISE TO YOU AMONG THE GENTILES, AND I WILL SING TO YOUR NAME.” David - Psalm 18
HOW God is GLORIFIED “REJOICE, O GENTILES, WITH HIS PEOPLE.” Moses - Deuteronomy 32
HOW God is GLORIFIED “THERE SHALL COME THE ROOT OF JESSE, AND HE WHO ARISES TO RULE OVER THE GENTILES, IN HIM SHALL THE GENTILES HOPE.” Isaiah – Isaiah 11
We are united in HOPE Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15.13
Application Increase in UNITY Increase in HOPE