In Romans 15, Paul, who had never been to Rome, was writing to the church there and commending them on living out the truth of Christ. He describes many elements of their lives that he noted as good, healthy, and part of a normal life of one who has been supernaturally saved.
Mature, regular, healthy believers display compassion for believers who differ with their convictions (Romans 15:1-3).
Mature, ordinary, healthy believers display comfort from God through the Scriptures (Romans 15:4).
Mature, normal, healthy believers display a united direction in Christ with other believers (Romans 15:5).
Mature, ordinary, healthy believers display a passion for Christ, not self (Romans 15:6).
Mature, everyday, healthy believers display a connection to God as their source of hope through the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13).
Sixth, Healthy believers are filled with the Holy Spirit, who produces the fruit of goodness that fills their lives (Romans 15:14a).
Seventh, Healthy believers experience the truths of God personally, which is experiential knowledge (Romans 15:14b).
Eighth, Healthy believers understand the power of God’s Word and know & use God’s Word to see His power through admonishing each other (Romans 15:14c).
HEALTHY BELIEVERS FEED ON THE DOCTRINES OF GOD’S WORD AND DISPLAY SPIRITUAL STRENGTH & GROWTH.
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