Romans 13:8-14
Romans: The Foundations of Faith
”Time to Wake Up"
(Romans 13:8-14)
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Introduction: C.S Lewis, Once Again
The Principle
Loving others is the single most important obligation for all believers (13:8a).
Support for the Principle
Loving others is both the motivation and expression of the entire law (13:8b-10).
• Loving others fulfilled the entire law (13:8b).
• Every other law can be contained in the command to love others well (13:9).
• Loving others (rather than using them) fulfills the entire law (13:10).
The Priority of the Principle
The day of our final and full salvation is imminent. (13:11-13).
• Wake up and look around (13:11a).
• Our final and full salvation is imminent (13:11b).
• Live in the light of righteous living (13:12).
• Walk out of the darkness of worldly living (13:13).
The Personal Example of the Principle
Become like Jesus Christ who is the supreme human example of love (13:14).
• Embrace Christlikeness as a manner of life (13:14a).
• Reject the desires of your flesh (13:14b).
Love one another well while you still can.
This is the single command that summarizes the law.
Next Steps
• Prioritize love.
• Focus on Christlikeness.
• Wake up to what's really going on inside you and around you.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
• Monday - Romans 14:1-12
• Tuesday - Romans 14:13-23
• Wednesday - Romans 15:1-6
• Thursday - Romans 15:7-13
• Friday - Romans 15:14-21
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