Category: Romans

19 So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding. Setting the Scene for Romans 14:19 In Romans chapter 14, the scene is set in a bustling marketplace in the ancient city of Rome. The marketplace is filled with merchants selling their goods, the aroma of various foods wafting through the…

1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2 One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on…

3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. Setting the Scene for Romans 12:3 In Romans chapter 12, the apostle…

28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Setting the Scene for Romans 1:28 In Romans chapter 1, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to the Christians in Rome, addressing various issues and teachings. In…

20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Setting the Scene for Romans 12:20 In Romans chapter 12, we find a scene where the apostle Paul is addressing a group of…

25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. Setting the Scene for Romans 1:25 In Romans chapter 1, the apostle Paul sets the scene by addressing the church in Rome. He begins by discussing the sinful nature…

23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Setting the Scene for Romans 8:23 In Romans chapter 8, the apostle Paul paints a vivid picture of a scene filled with eager anticipation…

16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you. Setting the Scene for Romans 16:16 In Romans chapter 16, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to the Romans, sending his greetings and commendations to various individuals in the early Christian community. The scene is set in a bustling…

4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. Setting the Scene for Romans 6:4 In Romans chapter 6, the apostle Paul is writing to the believers in…

1 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! Let God be true though every…