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And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

Verse ConceptsBad PeopleIndecencyRetributionPunishment, According To DeedsSodomyRelationship Of Men And WomenErrorgayssexPassionRelationships And DatingBeing GayMan And WomanFalling Away From God

slanderers, hateful toward God, arrogant, proud and boastful. They think up evil things to do; they disobey their parents;

Verse ConceptsBackbitingSuperiorityPride, CharacteristicsBoastersDisobedient To ParentsHating GodRespecting Parentshatersdisobediencearrogancegossiping

For no person will be justified [freed of guilt and declared righteous] in His sight by [trying to do] the works of the Law. For through the Law we become conscious of sin [and the recognition of sin directs us toward repentance, but provides no remedy for sin].

Verse ConceptsAccepting ChristAvoiding Sinevil, warnings againsteternal life, gift ofBehaviourJustification, Necessity OfKnowledge, Of SinLaw, And GospelLegalismSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSalvation Not By WorksSelf KnowledgeJustified By WorksWorks Of The LawJustificationlawdeedsJustification Is Not By The LawJustification Is Not By Works

and that he might be the father of the circumcised, who are not circumcised merely, but who tread in the steps of that faith which our father Abraham had while yet uncircumcised.

Verse ConceptsThose Who Had Faithfootprints

[What if He did this] in order to demonstrate His wealth of glory toward people who deserved His mercy, whom He had previously determined should receive [such special] honor?

Verse ConceptsElection, Results InPredestined PeopleGloryRiches Of GraceGod Will Show MercyMercy And Grace

But I say, did Israel, no, not know? First Moses says, I will provoke you to jealousy toward a non-nation. Toward a foolish nation, I will make you angry.

Verse ConceptsProvokingFoolish PeopleMaking Israel JealousNot Understanding God's Things

do not be arrogant toward the branches; but if you are arrogant, remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you.

Verse ConceptsDo Not Be ProudOther SupportingOlive TreesSupportBoasting

They are indeed enemies toward the good-news for your sake, but toward selection, they are beloved for the fathers' sake.

Verse ConceptsPatriarchsAmbivalenceAncestorsSuffering For The GospelEnemies Of GodFor The Sake Of God's PeopleGod's Love For Israel

Just as you once were disobedient and failed to listen to God, but have now obtained mercy because of their disobedience,

Verse ConceptsReceiving God's Mercydisobedience

For [civil] authorities are not a source of fear for [people of] good behavior, but for [those who do] evil. Do you want to be unafraid of authority? Do what is good and you will receive approval and commendation.

Verse ConceptsCommendationRulersSecurityTaxationMagistratesFear Is DueFearDoing The Right ThingBeing ScaredRespecting Authoritybehaviorterrorism

If your brother is being hurt or offended because of food [that you insist on eating], you are no longer walking in love [toward him]. Do not let what you eat destroy and spiritually harm one for whom Christ died.

Verse ConceptsLove, Abuse OfLove, Nature OfSubstitutionTemptation, Avoiding CausingAgape LoveThe Effect Of Christ's DeathUnlovingSibling LoveLove Shown By Deeds

For [the report of] your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you, and I want you to be wise toward what [is] good, but innocent toward what [is] evil.

Verse ConceptsGenuinenessInnocence, Teaching OnJoy, Of The ChurchWisdom, Human ImportanceCharacter Of SaintsHarmlessnessGuileBe Wise!Obeying The GospelYou Will Rejoice In Salvation