Unity in Mission - Sunday Sermon Outline

"Unity in Mission"

(Romans 15:7-12, Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee, November 6, 2005)
Introduction: The Promise

TODAY’S PASSAGE:
Romans 15:7-12 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. 8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, 9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name." 10 And again it is said, "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people." 11 And again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him." 12 And again Isaiah says, "The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope."

(7) The Command: Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

(8-9a) The Gospel Reason: Christ became a servant to the Jews in order that the Gentiles might glorify God.

(9b-12) A small sample of Old Testament evidence

POINT: Christ gave himself so that even people like us would be welcomed into His family

Application: Seeing your part in the bigger picture

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