When In Romans | Week 24 | Unity Over Uniformity | Pastor Ryan DeFrain
Notable Quotes:
“As followers of Christ, it’s not just about me, it’s about we. It’s not just about you, it’s about us.”
“Where God’s Word is clear, when something is right or wrong, when something is sin or not sin, we also need to be very clear. They’re not up for debate.”
“Living in unity means that we choose to value relationships with people over our preferences, that we seek understanding over judgment, that we choose grace over criticism.”
Discussion Guide:
1. What are some non-essential matters that you have seen cause division in the church?
2. How can we distinguish between essential and non-essential matters of faith?
3. Why is it important to choose love over personal liberties in our relationships with other believers?
4. How can we build each other up in the faith, especially when we have different convictions?
5. What does it mean to prioritize people over preferences in the context of church community?
6. How can we apply the principle of ‘in essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity’ in our daily lives?
7. Can you share a time when you had to put aside your personal preference for the sake of unity?
8. What steps can we take to ensure that we are not judging others based on our personal convictions?