Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"

- Romans 15 / The Apostle Paul admonishes us to keep progressing in our spiritual growth which will enhance our relationship with the Lord and with each other. But what does normal spiritual development look like and how do we keep it a priority?

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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"

- Romans 15 / As we grow in Christ we’re expected to mature spiritually, getting to know God better through the study of His Word. We’re also to become more Christ-like in our relationships. That’s what the apostle Paul teaches in Romans 15. Crawford Loritts challenges us to move toward maturity, which often involves sacrificing preferences and the “in it for me” mentality.

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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"

- Romans 14:1-13 / In Romans chapter 14, Paul the Apostle clearly states that in Christ, we’re not bound by the legalistic patterns of behavior devised by the Scribes and Pharisees of his time. Nor are we to be bound by legalistic patterns foisted on believers today. We have freedoms in Christ, but those freedoms are to be enjoyed within the guidelines of Scripture and certainly with sensitivity to those who struggle with personal and spiritual battles. Are we aware of these guidelines?

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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"

- Romans 14:1-13 / We’ve all known them… Christians who have convictions about certain issues and tend to project those convictions on others. Crawford Loritts points out that every follower of Jesus is held accountable to the objective statements in Scripture. But do we hold ill feelings toward those believers who see freedom in some situations? Are we guilty of judgmental attitudes?

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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"

- Romans 13:1-7 / Scripture is clear about obeying authority. Yes, there are times when we must disobey, because to comply would violate the commands of the Bible. But when obeying authority is valid, we display a very powerful force within culture, that of cooperation and goodwill. The apostle Paul reminds us that no society can thrive without leadership and order.

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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"

- Romans 13:1-7 / There’s a noticeable change in the mindset of some within our culture regarding laws, authority and civility. In some places, we’re seeing the unraveling of common respect and decency. History has proven that no society can thrive without leadership and order. That’s the teaching of the apostle Paul in Romans chapter 13. Crawford Loritts takes us through it.

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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"

- Romans 12: / As followers of Jesus, we’re to intentionally use the gifts and abilities God has given to us in order to propel the gospel forward. For you that gift might be evangelism, for others, hospitality, maybe even providing clarity in understanding passages of Scripture. But as we’ve been learning from our study of Romans, we need to become effective servants, utilizing those and other gifts and abilities.

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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"

- Romans 12 / Being a follower of Christ means that we should become very familiar with the word, “service.” In fact, Crawford Loritts says that every follower of Jesus Christ is given the high, noble calling to serve. But keep in mind, it’s pricey.

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