Romans 14 Tree of Life Version (TLV)
Unity in Community
1. What exactly is meant by “one who is weak in faith”, and how does this differ from those with “strong faith”?
2. What does vegetarianism and carnivores have to do with the issue of those whose faith is weak? What is the rule that Paul introduces to Messianic believers regarding this issue?
3. Paul transitions into the illustration of “days” and distinguishing those who esteem certain days from others who judge every day alike. What is he talking about here? Is it strictly about “Sabbath” or could he be referencing other practices, what is said about this elsewhere in the Brit Chadasha?
4. What by “living” and “dying” for the Lord? And what is meant by saying “none of us lives for himself”, and none of us dies for himself”? Explain the meaning and give Scriptural and extra-biblical support for your answer…
5. Paul here tells us in vs. 10-12 not to judge our brother, yet in 1 Corinthians 6:3, he seems to tell us that we should judge because we will one day judge angels! How do you justify this contradiction? Explain…
6. Paul says that nothing is “unholy” in vs. 14. Does that mean that the laws of kashrut are now nullified? Explain how it is possible for God to sanctify something that is “unclean”?
7. Paul presents a difficult word in vs. 22, what does he mean by keeping your faith to yourself before God? Does this mean we are not to share our faith? Explain…
8. How is doubting self-condemning regarding eating and faith? Explain…
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