Overview: We will finish Romans this week and return to Acts. Here are some things to look for in Romans: Chapter 13 tells us about how a Christian should consider government officials, paying taxes and obeying the law. Keep in mind that Nero was the Roman emperor, and he was known to be evil and corrupt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 14 gives us some ideas on those \u201cgray\u201d areas- those things that may not have a clear right and wrong answer. See if you can think of things we face today that might fall into this category. In Paul\u2019s day, it was eating meat offered to pagan idols that was later sold in the marketplace. Some Christians felt they should not eat this \u201cunclean\u201d meat, while others felt that it was no big deal. Paul\u2019s message is that we should not offend each other in the minor details of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 15-16 give Paul\u2019s plans for the future. He wanted to preach and teach in Rome as soon as he could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we move back into Acts, we will read more about Paul\u2019s travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Jesus taught us that we have responsibilities to God and Caesar. What does the Christian do if the commands from these two conflict?
2. What is the main quality of all of God\u2019s commands?
3. In what sense does Paul mean by saying salvation today is nearer than when we first believed?<\/p>\n\n\n