Paul commends Phoebe to - and greets various people in - the church of Rome.

Paul explains his travel plans to the Romans, asking them to both support his missionary plans in Spain as well as to strive together in prayer for him.

Paul's ministry focus shows us the heart of God and directs the decisions we make in life.

The work of Christ proves our faith in His trustworthy Word, provides mercy for the outcast sinner, and produces hope in all who trust in the Gospel!

The strong are to bear with the weak and follow Christ's example, bringing God glory through our united fellowship.

How do we pursue peace in the church when we disagree with our brothers and sisters in Christ on secondary issues? Romans 14:13-23 answers all those questions.

As Christians, we are all servants of Jesus who will stand before one righteous Judge. Thus, our perspective needs to shift from judging one another to serving and welcoming one another as fellow servants of the Lord.

Some significant marks of maturity include the denial of self, a loving deference & preference of others, the mortification of sin, and a deep abiding in Christ.

Christians are to submit to God-ordained authority and seek to do good as dual citizens of Heaven & Earth.