Romans 15:7
Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.
Application:
As wide as we imagine the gap between ourselves and our most disliked enemies, Paul reminds us that no gap was ever wider than the one between God and us. If Christ … welcomed you when you were weak and ungodly, certainly you can welcome others when they differ from you in much less significant ways.
The unified body of Christ reflects God’s intended mission. Christ became a servant of the circumcised (15:8)—that is, the Jews—not merely to save them, but also so that Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy (15:9). Together, a united fellowship of Jews and Gentiles carries the gospel of reconciliation to the rest of the world. After all, a message of reconciliation could only be communicated through a reconciled community.
As if to remind his audience that God had this multi-ethnic unity in mind all along, Paul quotes from a number of Old Testament prophets who all preach the same message: God has always desired for all the peoples to praise him together (15:11).
Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1142.
To God be the glory!
Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!
“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
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Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.
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