"The Debt of Love"

THE PROPER USE OF LIBERTY

part 11

Romans 15:5

1. What is different about the principle of unity compared to the previous 7 principles? [introduction]

2. How does Paul progress through these verses [1-5] to get us to our need for Divine Power in being like-minded?

3 Explain what Paul means by “the God of patience and comfort”.

4. In what way is Paul not telling us to be like-minded? explain

5. How are we to be like-minded and what does this involve.

THE PROPER USE OF LIBERTY

part 11

Romans 15:5

I. The Principle of Acceptance 1

II. The Principle of Humility 2-4

III. The Principle of Spirituality 5-9

IV. The Principle of Accountability 10-13

V. The Principle of Love 14-18

VI. The Principle of Peace 19-21

VII. The Principle of Faith 22-23

VIII. The Principle of Unity 15:1-6

    A. Regard for Others 1a

    B. Disregard for Self 1b-2

    C. Conformity to Christ 3

    D. Hope From the Scriptures 4

   E. Dependence on Divine Power 5

Matthew 23:16-28; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Ephesians 4:3; Philippians 2:1-13; Romans 14:5; John 17:20; Ephesians 2:14-18;