Paul encourages the strong to help the weak, and the believers to accept each other. He talks about the reason for this letter, and his desire to visit them in Rome.

Paul writes about differences between believers. He who is stronger should not cause the weaker to stumble, he who is weaker should not judge the stronger. Bottom line: let’s agree to disagree agreeably.

Paul talks about humility, loving other believers and our enemies, submission to government, and behaving in a godly manner.

God’s rejection of Israel is by no means final.

Contained in this chapter is the key to the entire Gospel!

Do the children of Israel have an “in”, a “special pass”, with God?

What is it that can separate us from God’s love? Listen to what Paul has to say about that in today’s reading.

Today, the apostle Paul talks about justification, slavery to sin, and the law.

Paul points out how the one who relies on his own works to save himself is mistaken. He makes the case for faith, not works.

We complete the Old Testament today, and begin the final book in our one year journey through God’s Word.