THE PROPER USE OF LIBERTY

part 7

Romans 14:19-21

1. According to Galatians 5:13-15 how does a lack of love destroy peace? What does scripture say about peace? give references [Introduction]

 

2. What does it mean to “pursue the things that make for peace”? 19a

 

3. What does it mean to “edify another” and how can we do that? 19b

 

4. Explain the contrast between “the work of God” and “food”. 20a How does Paul balance the whole truth about “the work of God” and “food”? 20b

 

5. How are we to pursue peace and edification according to verse 21?

 

THE PROPER USE OF LIBERTY

part 7

Romans 14:19-21

I. The Principle of Acceptance 1

II. Principle of Humility 2-4

III. The Principle of Spirituality 5-9

IV. The Principle of Accountability 10-13

V. Principle of Love 14-18

Galatians 5:13-15; Luke 1:79; John 14:27; John 16:33; Romans 8:6; 1Corinthians 14:33; Galatians 5:22; Ephesians 2:14; Ephesians 4:3; Colossians 3:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:13; James 3:18; 2Peter 3:14;

VI. The Principle of Peace 19-21

    A. Seek Peace 19a

Romans 14:15-18; Acts 9:4; Acts 8:3; Acts 9:1-2; 2Timothy 2:22; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 3:11; Romans 12:18; Ephesians 4:3;

    B. Seek Edification 19b

Ephesians 2:21; 2 Corinthians 5:1; 1 Corinthians 3:9; Mark 13:1-2; Matthew 24:1; Ephesians 4:12; Ephesians 4:16;

Ephesians 4:29; Romans 14:19; 15:2;

 

C. Seek God’s Kingdom 20-21

Ephesians 2:10; Romans 14:14; Romans 14:13;

1 Corinthians 10:23;