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​​Book of Romans Chapter Fifteen.  Helping Others.  

The Christian life is possessed with a perpetual state of needing help.   Asking  God to help will always be desirable when the heart has an understanding of the grace of God. 

Christians who are growing fervently and faithfully in and by the grace of God are aware of God's dependability and there responsibility to help others. The apostle Paul calls on each believer, in particular, the mature believer to pull together in helping each other.   It is necessary from time to time that Christians need reminding that we need each other.  Paul points this out.

  • Paul's Premise - vs.1-4

a.  Mature Believers Are Burden Bearers - vs.1  ...ought to bear the infirmities of the weak...
b.  Mature Believers Are Builders - vs.2  ...to edification...
c.  Mature Believers Behave Like Christ - vs.3  ...For even Christ...
d.  Mature Believers Are Believable About The Bible - vs.4

  • Paul's Prayer - vs.5,7

a. A Provisional Prayer -  vs.5  ...Now the God of...
b. A Purposeful Prayer - vs.6  ...glorify God...
c. A Pratical Prayer - vs.7  ...as Christ also...

  • Pauls's Pattern - vs.8,13

a. Motivated By The Reality of Christ' Ministry - 8a  ...Jesus Christ was a minister...
b. Dedicated To The Reason of Christ' Ministry - 8b,9a   ...to confirm the promises...glorify God...
c. Separated To The Resolve of Christ Ministry -  9b,12

1. The Redemption of Sinners - 9b   ...I will confess to thee among the Gentiles...
2. The Rejoicing of Repentance - 10 ...he saith, Rejoice...
3. The Reverencing of Sinners Godward - 11   ...and laud him...
4. The Ruling of Sinners - 12  ...to reign over the Gentiles...

5.The Richness of Sinners - 13 ...fill you with all joy...peace...hope...the Holy Ghost.

Book of Romans Chapter Fifteen:  Continued...

  • Paul's Pursuit - vs.14,33

a.  Paul's Maturity - vs.14  He is a spiritual blessing.
b.  Paul's Message - vs.15,16  His message is consistent.
c.  Paul's Methods - vs.17,21

1.  Praises God The Father - 17  ...which pertain To God...
2. Preaches God The Son - 18   ...which Christ...
3. Powered By God The Holy Spirit - 19   ...power of the Spirit...
4. Preached The Word Of God - 20,22
d. Paul's Movements - 23,29

1. His Desire To Press On - 23   ...a great desire...
2. His Decision To Press On - 24   ...Wherefore I take my journey...

3. His Duty To Press On - 25,29

  • Paul's Plea - vs.30,33

a.  A Personal Request - 30   ...prayers to God for me...
b.  A Personal Reason - 31,32  ...That I may be delivered...
c.  A Personal Regard - 33   ...the God of peace be with you all...
    
No Christian is immune to God's careful handling of their life.  The apostle Paul assures us that whenever we experience a season of sorrow in our personal life,  the Holy Spirit  seeks to assure us of the presence and purpose of God which instills an immeasurable deep peace; not a natural peace, as the world gives, but the peace of Jesus.


When you find yourself face to face with penetrating sorrow and deep despair, be assured that your hurt and cries are of chief concern at the throne of God (Hebrews 4:16).  Don't mistake your season of sorrow as a mistake from God (Romans 8:28). God wants you to know that He specializes in things thought impossible.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger 

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