But, first- let me show you an example of ¡¥hope… Commentary on Romans 15:4-13 View Bible Text . As noted above, Paul’s first quotation had David (and possibly Jesus) praising God’s name to the Gentiles. Roms 15:4-13 WBC Sun 1 Dec 2003 pm. 14 If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil, … We have that when we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior by believing in Him. 13 For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the first Sunday in advent. This passage is the climax of the broader argument of Romans 14-15 about the division in the community between the “strong” and the “weak” that Paul is trying to overcome. One week almost all the patients present had some form of dementia. That alliance is beneficial which lends the aid of the strong to bear the burdens of the weak. The NRSV Bible Translation Committee consists of thirty men and women who are among the top scholars in America today. Oremus Bible Browser Version Information and everything else you could want to know. “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to one who works, … Now that is awesome. INTRODUCTION: 12/9/96 FRESH SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS #1. oremus Daily Prayer from Oremus: about oremus subscribe search information: other daily prayer 1662 prayer book common worship 1979 prayer book † saints † resources liturgy bible / psalters labarum calendar: lectionary common worship episcopal lectionary† Year A Hymn Suggestions Year B Hymn Suggestions Year C Hymn Suggestions: Search Amazon Up to 8% of Your Purchase Price Supports … Romans 15:4-13 With thanks to page sponsor: Wanda Childs, St Luke Lutheran Church, Beckley, WV, and Pathways: an Episcopal/Lutheran Community in Athens, WV . But this Sunday it is traditional to look at ¡¥the advent hope¡¦. 14 If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. Romans 15:4-13 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Hope. S.F. 4 What then are we to say was gained by [] Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 5 May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6 so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. December 27th, 2020. Centuries of Christianity have shaped this message for us and, as Christians, we feel like Christmas is an event that has deep and comforting personal significance. 15 He stayed there until Herod 24 died. Aldridge : Romans 15:3, 4: Pulpit Commentary Homiletics. 3 For what does the scripture say? The Gospel for Jews and Gentiles Alike. Luke 2:19 NRSV..... Isaiah 9:3 NRSV. They come from Protestant denominations, the Roman Catholic church, and the Greek Orthodox … 15 For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. December 16, 2001. New Revised Standard Version Update. 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God in order that he might confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, 9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. Advent is the season of four weeks including four Sundays. Edgar : Romans 15:1-13: Union in God: T.F. The NRSV Bible Translation Committee consists of thirty men and women who are among the top scholars in America today. Lockyer : Romans 15:1-13: Unselfishness: S.F. As was the case with Romans 13 last week, so also this week’s text from Romans 15 draws us into the double- or even triple-exposure of time that happens as the old year hands off to the new in the church calendar. The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc. 13 For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. December 26th, 2020. Romans 15:4–13 4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. ROMANS 15:4-13. 14 Welcome those who are weak in faith, [] but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. Unselfishness . Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV. 3 Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Reading the Text: NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser. 4 Who are you to pass judgment on servants of another? 1 Peter 1:3-4. Please Others, Not Yourselves. They come from Protestant denominations, the Roman Catholic church, and the Greek Orthodox … 4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. 2 Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. In … Continue reading "Commentary on Romans 15:4-13" But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. Intro. Not having access to the LXX, I will defer to the scholars. 16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; # 12.16 Or give yourselves to humble tasks do not claim to be wiser than you are. There is more to the holiday than this, Christmas eve services, opening gifts, and spending and making money!!! 15 For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. Luke 2:20 NRSV..... Luke 2:19 NRSV. 13 After they had gone, an 20 angel of the Lord 21 appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod 22 is going to look for the child to kill him.” 14 Then he got up, took the child and his mother during 23 the night, and went to Egypt. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. As I stumbled through the liturgy, one woman quietly repeated over and over, while staring into space, “I love you and you love me. Do Not Judge Another. Romans 15:4: The Christ-Like Duty of Pleasing Our Neighbour: R.M. Romans 15:3, 4. Aldridge . Christmas: The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ; The readings from December 25 until the First Sunday after the Epiphany are from the appropriate date (including Sundays). Judgement. Romans 15:13, ESV: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans 15:7-13. Being Subject to Authorities - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God. Several years ago my pastoral duties included leading a short mid-week worship service at a local nursing home. Romans 4:1-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Example of Abraham. Romans 15:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 15:13, NIV: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade — kept in heaven for you. 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