Introduction
Accept
The Greek word is proslamban
To receive kindly or hospitably
To treat with kindness
To receive wholeheartedly
To warmly welcome to yourself
To be willing and open to build relationship to other
Acceptance means to welcome someone who is different
from you.
ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER
I. THE STANDARD IS CHRIST
Romans 15:7 (NIV)
Accept one another, then, just as Christ
accepted you, in
order to bring praise to God.
Romans 5:8
ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER
II. THE PURPOSE IS TO GLORIFY GOD
Romans 15:7 (NIV)
Accept one another, then, just as Christ
accepted you, in
order to bring praise to God
ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER
III. THE APPLICATION
1. Stop Judging
Romans 14:1-4
2. Give room for differences of opinion on
disputable matters
Romans 14:5-6
ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER
III. THE APPLICATION
3. Do what is best for everyone
Romans 14:13
Romans 14:19-21
Romans 15:1-2