Romans: WEEKEND RECHARGE!

November 1, 2025

Monday, October 27—Romans 14:1-12
Tuesday, October 28—Romans 14:13-23
Wednesday, October 29—Romans 15:1-13
Thursday, October 30—Romans 15:14-33
Friday, October 31—Romans 16:1-27

THIS WEEK’S DAILY DEVO OVERVIEW: ROMANS 14:1—16:27 

Romans 14:1-12: Unity Beyond Conviction

• We are called to welcome fellow believers, even if their convictions differ from ours. The goal isn’t to fix or persuade — it’s to love and include (Rom. 14:1-2).
  
  
• Paul emphasizes that each believer must be "fully convinced in his own mind" about “disputable matters.” Our motivation should be to honor the Lord, not to serve personal pride or peer pressure (Rom. 14:3-8). 
  
  
• Instead of judging others for their convictions, we should ready our own hearts for the day we stand before Jesus, the only Judge (Rom. 14:9-12). 

Romans 14:13-23: Walking in Love

• Paul urges believers to love beyond their personal freedom—“never put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.” Christian maturity involves being conscious that our actions can influence the faith and conscience of others. (Rom. 14:13-15). 
  
  
• The unity of the body is more important than winning an argument about personal convictions (Rom. 14:16-21). 
  
  
• Gratitude for freedom should be matched by humility. We honor God when we enjoy his gifts without flaunting them or forcing them on others (Rom. 14:22).
  
  
• Faith should motivate every action. If you can't do something in faith, then it is sin for you. A clear conscience before God is more valuable than acting freely with doubt (Rom. 14:23). 

Romans 15:1-13: One Voice. One Hope.

• Christ bore the reproach of others for the sake of obedience and love (Psalm 69:9; John 4:34). Paul calls us to live like Jesus (Rom. 15:1-3).
  
  
• The Old Testament reveals God’s consistent character and reminds us that hope is not wishful thinking, but confident trust in God’s promises (Rom. 15:5-7).
  
  
• Paul shows from Moses, David, and Isaiah that God’s mission is to unite people in worship through Christ (Rom. 15:8-13).

Romans 15:14-33: Set Apart

• Paul affirms the goodness and knowledge of the Roman believers and reminds them of the gospel truths they already understand. We all need constant reminders (Rom. 15:14-15). 
  
  
• Paul’s ambition was to reach those “who have never been told of [Jesus].” Just as Paul was on a mission, we are called to live for God’s story, not our own (Rom. 15:16-21).
  
  
• Paul’s ministry was sustained by God’s grace and the prayers of God’s people (Rom. 15:30-33).

Romans 16:1-27: To the Only Wise God Be Glory

• Paul’s list of names in Romans 16 is more than just a roll call — it’s a testimony that God’s story is written through his people. Phoebe, Priscilla and Aquila, Andronicus and Junia, and many others show us that the Church is a living network of faithful servants, each playing a part in God’s redemptive plan (Rom. 16:1-16).
  
  
• Paul’s deep love for the church is matched by his fierce protectiveness of it. He warns believers to be cautious of those who divide or distort the truth. Unity is built on truth, not compromise (Rom. 16:17-24). 
  
  
• Paul concludes his letter with praise. His final words elevate our view of God's greatness. This doxology affirms that everything begins, continues, and ends with God’s glory through Jesus Christ (Rom. 16:25-27).

Join us on November 3 as we begin our study of Revelation. Be sure to invite a friend. My goal is to provide ten minutes of daily teaching (written, audio, and video) that help us understand our culture and the end times without getting stuck in the “weeds.”