In the commendations, salutations, and final exhortations of Paul, we see that the Church of Jesus Christ is, among many things, characterized by:
A. Christian Familiarity, vv1-16 Church possesses an intimacy of fellowship among the brethren Individuals were commended, appreciated, recognized v1, διακονον (diakonon) servant (see Rom 13:4; Col 1:23) vv7, 10, συγγενεις (sungeneis) countrymen; kinsmen; relatives
B. Christian Unity, vv17-24 Church promotes a sincere commitment to God's Word in doctrine & practice They were united by the word, w/discernment of the word, obedient to the word, having peace thru the word v17, διχοστασιας (dixostasías) divisions; sedition; disunion σκανδαλα (skándala) offenses; stumblingblocks; obstacles εκκλινετε απ' (ekklínete ap') avoid; shun; turn away from; eschew; Rom 3:12 (quot. Psa 14:3, LXX); 1 Pet 3:11 (quot. 34:14, LXX) εκκλινατω απο (ekklinátō apo)
C. Christian Priority, vv25-27 Church perseveres in the reality of the supremacy of the Gospel of Christ for God's greatest glory (1) have faith in Christ; (2) trusting in His power; (3) staying fixed upon the gospel; (4) according to scripture; (5) for God's glory thru Jesus Christ
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Jon Cardwell
Love's Familiarity Practical Christianity- Romans Calvary Baptist Church
Jon Cardwell was saved by God’s grace on June 3, 1985 while serving in the military as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy. The call to ministry came 8 years later when he was invited to serve the Lord in the Philippine mission field. Jon’s entry into pastoral ministry came...
