The Gracious Christian (Romans 15:1-7)

I. The virtue of graciousness (Romans 15:1-2)

1. A call for selfless love (Romans 15:1;John 19:17; Galatians 6:2)
2. A call to edify others to reflect Christ (Romans 15:2; Romans 14:19; 1 Corinthians 10:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:11)

II. The examples of graciousness (Romans 15:3-4)

1. Our Saviour’s selfless example (Romans 15:3; Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 8:20; John 1:11; Isaiah 53:1-12; John 7:2-5; John 4:34; John 8:29; Romans 12:1-2)
2. All scriptures were written for our learning (Romans 15:4; Matthew 4:1-11; Matthew 27:46; John 19:28; Luke 23:46)

III. The key values of graciousness (Romans 15:5-7)

1. Unity in spirit and purpose (Romans 15:5; John 19:10; John 18:37; Philippians 2:5-8)
2. Unity in praise and glory to God (Romans 15:6; Hebrews 2:12)
3. Unity in harmony to accomplish God’s will (Romans 15:70