Text: Romans 14
What We Must Understand As We Begin:

Controversy: Does Romans 14 allow ongoing fellowship with those in sin/error?
We can understand this (Ephesians 3:4)
Scripture does not contradict itself (John 10:35)

What Does This Chapter Teach & What Does It Not Teach?

Don’t judge others’ opinions by your opinions. NOT: Don’t judge. (v. 1-6)
God will judge all. NOT: God [...]

Text: John 18:37-38
What is truth? It depends on our perspective. Truth can be…
Comforting or Uncomfortable

The word of God is intended to comfort us (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
The truth is uncomfortable for some — convicts us of sin (John 16:8), exposes all of our flaws (Hebrews 4:12-13), calls us to sacrifice (Luke 9:23)

Encouraging or Discouraging

The word of [...]

Different views:
The Product of Men – John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:10ff
A Product of the Church – Catholic idea; church can therefore alter/amend it
A Series of “Love Letters” – merely an expression of God’s love
A General Guide – openness to different ideas/interpretations; mindset behind “unity in diversity”
Our Law Today – Hebrews 8:10; James 1:25; 1 Corinthians [...]