May 4, 2025
Darryl Mosley, Senior Pastor
Series: “Romans: The Power of the Gospel” - Part 28
Message: “Living with Unity in a World of Division”

Big idea: Disciples of Jesus are called to be united for Gospel impact instead of being divided on non-essential issues.

Text: Romans 14:1-15:13; Romans 12:16; Galatians 1:8; Galatians 4:8-11

The core issue

We are to

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anyone whose faith is weak, but we are not to
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over disputable matters.

2 disputable matters in Rome
1. Team

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versus team
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2. Team
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versus team
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Framework for categorizing issues
1. Matters
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for salvation
2. Matters that are
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to the faith and the church but not essential for salvation
3. Matters of
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Guidelines for debatable issues
1. Pursue
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(14:3, 15:7)
2. Demonstrate
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(14:15,19,21)
3. Exercise
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(14:17)


● Am I fully persuaded this is right (14:5,23)?
● Can I do it as unto the Lord (14:6-8)?
● Can I do it without being a stumbling block (14:13-15,20-21)?
● Does it promote peace and mutual edification (14:19)?
● Does it enslave me (1 Corinthians 6:12)?


DIGITAL BULLETIN
TRUST IN JESUS


MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
 What is your biggest learning from today’s message?
 What disputable matters have risen to essentials on your list?
 How can you pursue peace more than uniformity?
 Where can you demonstrate love in disputable matters?
 What is your take on the framework for categorizing issues?
 Read Romans 15:14-33 in preparation for next Sunday’s message.
 Trust and follow Jesus right now.