Message Notes

BEARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

1. The strong
They ought to bear with the scruples of the weak (Romans 15:1)

2. Pleasing the neighbour (Romans 15:2)

a) Not pandering

b) But mindful of the scruples of the weak

c) Seeking “to please”

i) For his good

ii) Leading toward his edification

3. The Example of the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 15:3)

a) He did not seek to please Himself

b) He bore all reproaches for His Father (Romans 15:4)

c) A glorious example par excellence

4. The written Scriptures (Romans 15:5)

a) They were written for our learning

b) To teach us invaluable lessons

i) Patience/ perseverance

ii) Comfort

iii) To give us hope

c) The challenge is to have a proper regard for the Scriptures

5. God’s role (Romans 15:5)

a) The God of patience and comfort

b) May He grant you

i) To be like-minded to one another

ii) According to Christ Jesus

c) With one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

d) Our part?

i) To cultivate a Christ-like mindset

ii) So that we can bear one another’s scruples