Cultural Diversity Was God’s Idea

Question 1

Romans 14:13
“Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

Answer 1

Basic point: We should not judge each other because of our differences, and make a conscious effort not to allow our differences to become an obstacle in our relationships.

Question 2

Basic point: We should not judge each other because of our differences, and make a conscious effort not to allow our differences to become an obstacle in our relationships.

Answer 2

Romans 14:13
“Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

Question 4

Basic point: We should not judge each other because of our differences, and make a conscious effort not to allow our differences to become an obstacle in our relationships.

Answer 4

Romans 14:13
“Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

Question 5

Romans 14:19-20
“Let us …make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food.”

Answer 5

Basic point: We should seek unification of the Church members, rather than separate ourselves over small issues.

Question 6

Basic point: We should seek unification of the Church members, rather than separate ourselves over small issues.

Answer 6

Romans 14:19-20
“Let us …make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food.”

Question 7

Romans 15:5-6
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Answer 7

Basic point: Recognize that God longs for unity among His children, so that we can glorify Him as one.

Question 8

Basic point: Recognize that God longs for unity among His children, so that we can glorify Him as one.

Answer 8

Romans 15:5-6
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Question 9

Romans 15:7
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you.”

Answer 9

Basic point: Recognize that Christ accepts us despite all of our failures and shortcomings. We should then be like Jesus and accept and honor our brother’s and sister’s despite their differences as well.

Question 10

Basic point: Recognize that Christ accepts us despite all of our failures and shortcomings. We should then be like Jesus and accept and honor our brother’s and sister’s despite their differences as well.

Answer 10

Romans 15:7
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you.”

Question 11

Romans 15:9
“So that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy.”

Answer 11

Basic point: When the Church is unified and glorifies God, unbelievers are drawn into His mercy and join with us in glorification of God.

Question 12

Basic point: When the Church is unified and glorifies God, unbelievers are drawn into His mercy and join with us in glorification of God.

Answer 12

Romans 15:9
“So that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy.”