Romans 14:13–23 draws attention to the obligation of strong Christians to love weak Christians and curtail their right to eat and drink. In so doing, they will not cause the weak among them to stumble. Paul underscores his argument by pointing to what has ultimate value: the kingdom of God and its righteousness, peace, and […]

We often underestimate our depravity, believing that our religious observances and altruism can make us pure and acceptable to God. But the control centre of human life has been invaded by the tyrannical and corrupting power of sin. Only a divine supernatural intervention can change the tide of human life.  

Isaiah 53:10–12 constitutes the final stanza of the prophet’s Fourth Servant Song (52:13–53:12). It describes the death of the Servant as the ultimate satisfaction for sin, the fruit of which involves salvation for the many and the exaltation of the Servant.  

Romans 14 begins to expose the divisions between strong and weak Christians in the Roman Church. Paul emphasizes that believers should not judge each other regarding “matters of indifference,” but recognize Christ’s supreme Lordship over all.

Romans 13:8–4 stresses the imminent coming of the Lord Jesus and the necessary of preparing for that day by living in love and holiness.