Lesson 203: Romans 14:8
The Blueprint — The Verse
If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
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The Context — The History
Romans 14–15 addresses disputes over food and sacred days in a mixed Jewish-Gentile church. PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More grounds unity in Christ's lordship over each believer's life and death.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More urges acceptance of weaker brothers and sisters and refrains from judging. Whether we live or die, believers belong to the Lord who died and rose to be Lord of all.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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For none of us lives to himself, and none dies to himself.
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For to this end Christ died, rose, and lived again, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.
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Discussion
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How does belonging to the Lord change your daily decisions?
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What disputes in church life need Christ's lordship?
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How can you honor others whose convictions differ from yours?