Study the writings of the Apostle Paul looking for “The Commandments of Messiah” (John 14:15) Paul is the “Shaliach” for the Messiah. He states that clearly in I Corinthians 14:37 “If any man thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. For example, Matthew 11:28-30 is seen in Ephesians 1:22 “And hath put all things under his feet and gave him to be the head over all things to the EKKLESIA.”
(“The Called-Out-Ones”)
⭐ ROMANS DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO MESSIAH’S TEACHINGS
(Only Romans + Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
He was made the seed of David
Romans 1:3 Luke 1:32 “…God shall give unto him the throne of his father David.”
Declared to be the Son of God with power
Romans 1:4 John 10:36 “I am the Son of God.”
Receive grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith
Romans 1:5 John 14:15 “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
Be called of Jesus Christ
Romans 1:6 John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice…”
Be beloved of God and called saints
Romans 1:7 John 17:23 “…that the world may know that thou hast loved them…”
Thank God for the faith of the brethren
Romans 1:8 John 17:20 “Neither pray I for these alone…”
Serve God in the gospel of His Son
Romans 1:9 John 4:34 “My meat is to do the will of him that sent me…”
Pray without ceasing for the saints
Romans 1:9 Luke 18:1 “Men ought always to pray…”
Desire to impart spiritual gifts for edification
Romans 1:11 Matthew 10:8 “Freely ye have received, freely give.”
Be comforted together by mutual faith
Romans 1:12 John 13:35 “By this shall all men know…”
Purpose to bear fruit among all nations
Romans 1:13 Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…”
Be debtor to preach the gospel to all
Romans 1:14 Mark 16:15 “Go ye into all the world…”
Be ready to preach the gospel
Romans 1:15 Matthew 10:27 “What ye hear… preach upon the housetops.”
Do not be ashamed of the gospel
Romans 1:16 Mark 8:38 “Whosoever shall be ashamed of me…”
Live by faith
Romans 1:17 John 6:29 “This is the work of God, that ye believe…”
Know that God reveals wrath against ungodliness
Romans 1:18 Matthew 24:37 “As the days of Noah were…”
Acknowledge God and glorify Him
Romans 1:21 John 4:23 “The true worshippers shall worship the Father…”
Be thankful to God
Romans 1:21 Luke 17:18 “There are not found that returned to give glory…”
Do not become vain in imagination
Romans 1:21 Matthew 6:22 “If thine eye be single…”
Do not profess wisdom while becoming foolish
Romans 1:22 Matthew 23:12 “Whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased.”
Worship the Creator, not the creature
Romans 1:25 Matthew 4:10 “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God…”
Do not dishonor your body
Romans 1:24 Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart…”
Do not burn in lust toward others
Romans 1:27 Matthew 5:28 “Whosoever looketh… hath committed adultery…”
Do not retain God in your knowledge (negative example)
Romans 1:28 John 15:4 “Abide in me…”
Do not walk in unrighteousness
Romans 1:29 Matthew 7:17 “A good tree bringeth forth good fruit.”
Do not commit envy, murder, deceit, malignity
Romans 1:29 Matthew 15:19 “Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts…”
Do not be a whisperer or backbiter
Romans 1:30 Matthew 12:36 “Every idle word that men shall speak…”
Do not be proud, boastful, or disobedient
Romans 1:30 Matthew 23:12 “He that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Do not be without natural affection or mercy
Romans 1:31 Luke 6:36 “Be ye therefore merciful…”
Do not take pleasure in those who do evil
Romans 1:32 Matthew 18:7 “Woe to that man by whom the offense cometh…”
Do not judge others while doing the same things
Romans 2:1 Matthew 7:1 “Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
Know that God’s judgment is according to truth
Romans 2:2 John 7:24 “Judge righteous judgment.”
Do not think you will escape the judgment of God
Romans 2:3 Matthew 10:28 “Fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body…”
Do not despise the riches of God’s goodness
Romans 2:4 Luke 6:35 “He is kind unto the unthankful…”
Let the goodness of God lead you to repentance
Romans 2:4 Matthew 4:17 “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Do not harden your heart and treasure up wrath
Romans 2:5 John 12:48 “The word that I have spoken shall judge him…”
Continue in well‑doing and seek eternal life
Romans 2:7 John 5:29 “They that have done good…”
Do not obey unrighteousness
Romans 2:8 John 8:34 “Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.”
Do good and receive glory, honor, and peace
Romans 2:10 Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers…”
Do not show respect of persons
Romans 2:11 John 7:24 “Judge not according to appearance…”
Do the law written in your heart
Romans 2:14–15 John 14:26 “He shall teach you all things…”
Let your conscience bear witness to the truth
Romans 2:15 John 16:13 “The Spirit of truth… will guide you into all truth.”
Know that God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ
Romans 2:16 John 5:22 “The Father… hath committed all judgment unto the Son.”
Do not rest in the law while breaking it
Romans 2:17–23 Matthew 23:3 “Do not after their works…”
Do not dishonor God by disobedience
Romans 2:23 John 14:24 “He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings.”
Be a true Jew inwardly, in the Spirit
Romans 2:28–29 John 3:6 “That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
Seek the praise that comes from God, not men
Romans 2:29 John 5:44 “How can ye believe, which receive honor one of another…”
Believe that God is faithful even when men are not
Romans 3:3 John 10:35 “The scripture cannot be broken.”
Let God be true and every man a liar
Romans 3:4 John 14:6 “I am the truth…”
Acknowledge that God is righteous in His judgments
Romans 3:5–6 John 5:30 “My judgment is just…”
Do not do evil that good may come
Romans 3:8 Matthew 7:17 “A good tree bringeth forth good fruit.”
Understand that none are righteous without Christ
Romans 3:10 John 15:5 “Without me ye can do nothing.”
Seek God rather than turning aside
Romans 3:11–12 John 7:37 “If any man thirst, let him come unto me…”
Do not speak deceit or bitterness
Romans 3:13–14 Matthew 12:36 “Every idle word that men shall speak…”
Do not shed innocent blood or walk in destruction
Romans 3:15–16 Matthew 26:52 “All they that take the sword shall perish…”
Pursue the way of peace
Romans 3:17 John 14:27 “My peace I give unto you…”
Fear God rather than living without reverence
Romans 3:18 Matthew 10:28 “Fear him which is able to destroy…”
Know that the law speaks to those under it
Romans 3:19 John 5:39 “Search the scriptures…”
Do not seek righteousness by the law
Romans 3:20 John 6:63 “The flesh profiteth nothing…”
Receive the righteousness of God by faith
Romans 3:21–22 John 3:16 “Whosoever believeth in him…”
Acknowledge that all have sinned and need redemption
Romans 3:23 John 8:34 “Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.”
Be justified freely by His grace
Romans 3:24 John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free…”
Believe in Christ as the propitiation for sins
Romans 3:25 John 6:40 “Every one which seeth the Son, and believeth…”
Demonstrate God’s righteousness through faith
Romans 3:26 John 17:6 “I have manifested thy name…”
Exclude boasting through faith
Romans 3:27 Luke 17:10 “We are unprofitable servants…”
Maintain that a man is justified by faith without works of the law
Romans 3:28 John 5:24 “He that believeth… is passed from death unto life.”
Acknowledge that God is God of Jews and Gentiles
Romans 3:29 John 10:16 “Other sheep I have… they shall hear my voice.”
Establish the law through faith
Romans 3:31 Matthew 5:17 “I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.”
Believe God as Abraham believed God
Romans 4:3 John 8:56 “Abraham rejoiced to see my day…”
Do not seek righteousness by works
Romans 4:4 John 6:63 “The flesh profiteth nothing…”
Receive righteousness imputed by faith
Romans 4:5 John 3:16 “Whosoever believeth in him…”
Rejoice that God imputes righteousness without works
Romans 4:6 John 15:11 “That my joy might remain in you…”
Believe that God does not impute sin to the forgiven
Romans 4:7–8 John 8:11 “Neither do I condemn thee…”
Walk in the steps of Abraham’s faith
Romans 4:12 John 12:26 “If any man serve me, let him follow me…”
Do not rely on the law for inheritance
Romans 4:13–14 John 5:45 “There is one that accuseth you, even Moses…”
Receive the promise through the righteousness of faith
Romans 4:16 John 1:12 “As many as received him…”
Believe in the God who gives life to the dead
Romans 4:17 John 11:25 “I am the resurrection and the life…”
Hope against hope as Abraham did
Romans 4:18 Mark 5:36 “Be not afraid, only believe.”
Do not stagger at the promises of God
Romans 4:20 John 14:1 “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God…”
Be strong in faith, giving glory to God
Romans 4:20 John 4:24 “They that worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.”
Be fully persuaded that God will perform what He promised
Romans 4:21 Matthew 21:22 “All things… believing, ye shall receive.”
Believe that righteousness will be imputed to us also
Romans 4:23–24 John 20:29 “Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”
Believe in Him who raised Jesus from the dead
Romans 4:24 John 11:40 “If thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God.”
Believe that Christ was delivered for our offenses and raised for our justification
Romans 4:25 John 10:17–18 “I lay down my life… I have power to take it again.”
Be justified by faith and have peace with God
Romans 5:1 John 14:27 “My peace I give unto you…”
Stand in the grace into which you are brought
Romans 5:2 John 15:4 “Abide in me…”
Rejoice in hope of the glory of God
Romans 5:2 John 17:22 “The glory which thou gavest me I have given them…”
Glory in tribulations
Romans 5:3 Matthew 5:12 “Rejoice, and be exceeding glad…”
Let tribulation work patience, experience, and hope
Romans 5:3–4 John 16:33 “In the world ye shall have tribulation…”
Let the love of God be poured into your heart by the Spirit
Romans 5:5 John 14:26 “The Comforter… shall teach you all things.”
Be reconciled to God through the death of His Son
Romans 5:10 John 12:32 “I… will draw all men unto me.”
Receive the atonement
Romans 5:11 John 6:51 “The bread that I will give is my flesh…”
Acknowledge that sin entered through one man
Romans 5:12 John 8:34 “Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.”
Receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness
Romans 5:17 John 1:16 “Of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.”
Reign in life by Jesus Christ
Romans 5:17 John 10:10 “I am come that they might have life…”
Believe that justification comes through one Man, Jesus Christ
Romans 5:18 John 3:17 “God sent not his Son into the world to condemn…”
Be made righteous through the obedience of Christ
Romans 5:19 John 6:38 “I came down from heaven… to do the will of him that sent me.”
Let grace abound where sin once abounded
Romans 5:20 John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free…”
Let grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life
Romans 5:21 John 17:3 “This is life eternal, that they might know thee…”
Do not continue in sin
Romans 6:1–2 John 8:11 “Go, and sin no more.”
Know that you are baptized into Christ’s death
Romans 6:3 John 12:24 “Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die…”
Walk in newness of life
Romans 6:4 John 10:10 “I am come that they might have life…”
Know that your old man is crucified with Christ
Romans 6:6 Luke 9:23 “Take up your cross daily…”
Do not serve sin
Romans 6:6 John 8:34 “Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.”
Reckon yourself dead to sin and alive to God
Romans 6:11 John 15:4 “Abide in me…”
Do not let sin reign in your mortal body
Romans 6:12 Matthew 6:24 “No man can serve two masters.”
Do not yield your members to sin
Romans 6:13 Matthew 5:29 “If thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out…”
Yield yourself to God
Romans 6:13 Luke 9:24 “Whosoever will lose his life for my sake…”
Yield your members as instruments of righteousness
Romans 6:13 Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men…”
Know that you are not under the law but under grace
Romans 6:14 John 1:17 “Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
Do not yield yourself to sin as a master
Romans 6:16 John 8:34 “Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.”
Obey from the heart the doctrine delivered to you
Romans 6:17 John 14:23 “If a man love me, he will keep my words.”
Be made free from sin and serve righteousness
Romans 6:18 John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free…”
Yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness
Romans 6:19 John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth…”
Be ashamed of the things that produce death
Romans 6:21 Matthew 7:20 “By their fruits ye shall know them.”
Serve God and receive fruit unto holiness
Romans 6:22 John 15:5 “He that abideth in me… bringeth forth much fruit.”
Receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ
Romans 6:23 John 17:3 “This is life eternal, that they might know thee…”
Know that the law has dominion only as long as a man lives
Romans 7:1 John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free…”
Be dead to the law through the body of Christ
Romans 7:4 John 15:5 “Without me ye can do nothing.”
Be married to Christ who is raised from the dead
Romans 7:4 John 14:20 “Ye in me, and I in you.”
Bring forth fruit unto God
Romans 7:4 John 15:8 “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit.”
Serve in newness of Spirit, not oldness of letter
Romans 7:6 John 6:63 “It is the Spirit that quickeneth…”
Acknowledge that the law reveals sin
Romans 7:7 John 15:22 “Now they have no cloak for their sin.”
Do not let sin deceive you
Romans 7:11 Matthew 24:4 “Take heed that no man deceive you.”
Acknowledge that the law is holy, just, and good
Romans 7:12 Matthew 5:17 “I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.”
Recognize that sin works death through what is good
Romans 7:13 John 8:34 “Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.”
Acknowledge the conflict between flesh and Spirit
Romans 7:14–15 John 3:6 “That which is born of the flesh is flesh…”
Do not trust the flesh, for nothing good dwells in it
Romans 7:18 John 6:63 “The flesh profiteth nothing.”
Will to do good, even when evil is present
Romans 7:21 Matthew 26:41 “The spirit indeed is willing…”
Delight in the law of God in the inward man
Romans 7:22 John 4:24 “Worship… in spirit and in truth.”
Recognize the war between the law of your mind and the law of sin
Romans 7:23 John 8:32 “The truth shall make you free.”
Cry out for deliverance through Jesus Christ our Lord
Romans 7:24–25 John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
Walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit
Romans 8:1 John 6:63 “It is the Spirit that quickeneth…”
Live under the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus
Romans 8:2 John 14:17 “He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”
Let the righteousness of the law be fulfilled in you
Romans 8:4 John 15:5 “He that abideth in me… bringeth forth much fruit.”
Mind the things of the Spirit, not the flesh
Romans 8:5 John 4:24 “Worship… in spirit and in truth.”
Be spiritually minded, which is life and peace
Romans 8:6 John 14:27 “My peace I give unto you…”
Do not live in the flesh, which cannot please God
Romans 8:8 John 3:6 “That which is born of the flesh is flesh…”
Know that the Spirit of God dwells in you
Romans 8:9 John 14:17 “He shall be in you.”
Let the Spirit give life to your mortal body
Romans 8:11 John 7:38 “Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
Do not live after the flesh
Romans 8:12 Matthew 26:41 “The flesh is weak.”
Mortify the deeds of the body by the Spirit
Romans 8:13 Luke 9:23 “Deny yourself, take up your cross daily…”
Be led by the Spirit of God
Romans 8:14 John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice…”
Receive the Spirit of adoption
Romans 8:15 John 1:12 “As many as received him…”
Cry, Abba, Father
Romans 8:15 Matthew 6:9 “Our Father which art in heaven…”
Let the Spirit bear witness with your spirit
Romans 8:16 John 16:13 “He will guide you into all truth.”
Suffer with Christ that you may be glorified with Him
Romans 8:17 John 12:26 “Where I am, there shall also my servant be.”
Hope with patience for the redemption of your body
Romans 8:23–25 John 14:3 “I will come again…”
Let the Spirit help your infirmities
Romans 8:26 John 14:16 “He shall give you another Comforter…”
Let the Spirit intercede for you
Romans 8:26–27 John 14:26 “The Comforter… shall teach you all things.”
Know that all things work together for good
Romans 8:28 John 10:29 “No man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.”
Be conformed to the image of Christ
Romans 8:29 John 13:15 “I have given you an example…”
Rest in God’s calling, justification, and glorification
Romans 8:30 John 6:37 “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
Know that God is for you
Romans 8:31 John 16:33 “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Trust that God freely gives all things with Christ
Romans 8:32 John 10:10 “I am come that they might have life…”
Know that no one can condemn you
Romans 8:34 John 5:24 “He that believeth… shall not come into condemnation.”
Know that Christ intercedes for you
Romans 8:34 John 17:9 “I pray for them…”
Do not fear tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, or peril
Romans 8:35 John 16:33 “In the world ye shall have tribulation…”
Be persuaded that nothing can separate you from the love of Christ
Romans 8:38–39 John 10:28 “They shall never perish…”
Have great heaviness and continual sorrow for the lost
Romans 9:2 Matthew 9:36 “He was moved with compassion…”
Acknowledge Christ as God blessed forever
Romans 9:5 John 20:28 “My Lord and my God.”
Know that the word of God has not failed
Romans 9:6 John 10:35 “The scripture cannot be broken.”
Understand that children of the promise are counted for the seed
Romans 9:8 John 8:39 “If ye were Abraham’s children…”
Acknowledge God’s sovereign choice in mercy
Romans 9:15 John 5:21 “The Son quickeneth whom he will.”
Do not resist God’s will or reply against God
Romans 9:19–20 Matthew 11:26 “Even so, Father: for so it seemed good…”
Recognize God as the Potter and yourself as the clay
Romans 9:21 John 15:5 “Without me ye can do nothing.”
Know that God endures vessels of wrath with longsuffering
Romans 9:22 Matthew 23:37 “How often would I have gathered…”
Know that God prepares vessels of mercy for glory
Romans 9:23 John 17:22 “The glory which thou gavest me…”
Accept that God calls a people from Jews and Gentiles
Romans 9:24 John 10:16 “Other sheep I have… they shall hear my voice.”
Receive the title ‘My People’ given to Gentile believers
Romans 9:25 John 1:12 “As many as received him…”
Receive the title ‘Beloved’ given to Gentile believers
Romans 9:25 John 17:23 “…that the world may know that thou hast loved them…”
Know that Gentiles attain righteousness by faith
Romans 9:30 John 3:16 “Whosoever believeth…”
Do not seek righteousness by the works of the law
Romans 9:31–32 John 6:63 “The flesh profiteth nothing.”
Believe on the Stone laid in Zion
Romans 9:33 John 14:1 “Ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
Do not be ashamed of Christ, the cornerstone
Romans 9:33 Mark 8:38 “Whosoever shall be ashamed of me…”
Desire the salvation of Israel
Romans 10:1 Matthew 23:37 “How often would I have gathered thy children…”
Do not establish your own righteousness
Romans 10:3 John 15:5 “Without me ye can do nothing.”
Submit to the righteousness of God
Romans 10:3 John 6:29 “This is the work of God, that ye believe…”
Believe that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness
Romans 10:4 John 19:30 “It is finished.”
Do not say in your heart, ‘Who shall ascend?’ or ‘Who shall descend?’
Romans 10:6–7 John 3:13 “No man hath ascended up to heaven…”
Believe that the word is near you—in your mouth and in your heart
Romans 10:8 John 14:26 “He shall teach you all things…”
Confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus
Romans 10:9 Matthew 10:32 “Whosoever shall confess me before men…”
Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead
Romans 10:9 John 11:25 “I am the resurrection and the life.”
Believe unto righteousness
Romans 10:10 John 7:38 “He that believeth on me…”
Confess unto salvation
Romans 10:10 Luke 12:8 “Him shall the Son of man also confess…”
Do not be ashamed of Him who believes
Romans 10:11 Mark 8:38 “Whosoever shall be ashamed of me…”
Call upon the name of the Lord to be saved
Romans 10:13 John 14:14 “If ye shall ask any thing in my name…”
Preach the gospel so others may hear
Romans 10:14 Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…”
Be sent as a messenger of good news
Romans 10:15 John 20:21 “As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”
Believe the report of the gospel
Romans 10:16 John 5:24 “He that heareth my word, and believeth…”
Let faith come by hearing the word of God
Romans 10:17 John 17:17 “Thy word is truth.”
Know that the gospel has gone out to all the earth
Romans 10:18 Matthew 24:14 “This gospel… shall be preached in all the world.”
Do not provoke God to jealousy by unbelief
Romans 10:19 John 5:40 “Ye will not come to me…”
Be the people who sought God and found Him
Romans 10:20 John 10:16 “Other sheep I have… they shall hear my voice.”
Do not be disobedient or gainsaying toward God
Romans 10:21 John 12:48 “The word that I have spoken shall judge him…”
Know that God has not cast away His people
Romans 11:1–2 John 4:22 “Salvation is of the Jews.”
Understand that God preserves a remnant by grace
Romans 11:5 John 6:44 “No man can come to me, except the Father draw him.”
Do not seek righteousness by works, but by grace
Romans 11:6 John 6:63 “The flesh profiteth nothing.”
Acknowledge that Israel’s fall brought salvation to the Gentiles
Romans 11:11 John 10:16 “Other sheep I have… they shall hear my voice.”
Magnify the office of the Apostle of the Gentiles
Romans 11:13 John 13:20 “He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me.”
Do not boast against the natural branches
Romans 11:18 Matthew 23:12 “He that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Fear God, for He spared not the natural branches
Romans 11:20–21 Luke 12:5 “Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell.”
Continue in God’s goodness
Romans 11:22 John 15:9 “Continue ye in my love.”
Believe that God is able to graft Israel in again
Romans 11:23 John 11:40 “If thou wouldest believe…”
Know that Gentiles were grafted contrary to nature
Romans 11:24 John 3:8 “The wind bloweth where it listeth…”
Do not be wise in your own conceits
Romans 11:25 Matthew 18:4 “Whosoever shall humble himself…”
Understand the mystery: partial blindness has happened to Israel
Romans 11:25 John 9:39 “For judgment I am come… that they which see might be made blind.”
Believe that all Israel shall be saved
Romans 11:26 John 12:32 “I… will draw all men unto me.”
Acknowledge that God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable
Romans 11:29 John 6:37 “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
Show mercy, as you have received mercy
Romans 11:30–31 Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful…”
Give glory to God for His unsearchable judgments
Romans 11:33 John 17:1 “Father, glorify thy Son…”
Acknowledge that all things are of Him, through Him, and to Him
Romans 11:36 John 15:5 “Without me ye can do nothing.”
Present your bodies a living sacrifice
Romans 12:1 Luke 9:23 “Deny yourself, take up your cross daily…”
Be not conformed to this world
Romans 12:2 John 17:16 “They are not of the world…”
Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Romans 12:2 John 8:31 “Continue in my word…”
Think soberly, not more highly than you ought
Romans 12:3 Matthew 23:12 “He that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Minister according to the measure of faith God has given you
Romans 12:3–6 John 15:5 “Without me ye can do nothing.”
Prophesy according to the proportion of faith
Romans 12:6 John 16:13 “He will guide you into all truth.”
Minister with diligence
Romans 12:7 Matthew 24:46 “Blessed is that servant…”
Teach with clarity
Romans 12:7 John 7:16 “My doctrine is not mine…”
Exhort with encouragement
Romans 12:8 John 14:1 “Let not your heart be troubled…”
Give with simplicity
Romans 12:8 Matthew 6:3 “Let not thy left hand know…”
Rule with diligence
Romans 12:8 Luke 12:42 “Who then is that faithful and wise steward…”
Show mercy with cheerfulness
Romans 12:8 Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful…”
Let love be without hypocrisy
Romans 12:9 John 13:34 “A new commandment I give unto you…”
Abhor that which is evil
Romans 12:9 Matthew 6:24 “No man can serve two masters.”
Cleave to that which is good
Romans 12:9 Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine…”
Be kindly affectionate to one another
Romans 12:10 John 15:12 “Love one another…”
Prefer one another in honor
Romans 12:10 Mark 9:35 “If any man desire to be first…”
Do not be slothful in business
Romans 12:11 John 9:4 “I must work the works of him that sent me…”
Be fervent in spirit
Romans 12:11 John 2:17 “The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.”
Serve the Lord
Romans 12:11 John 12:26 “If any man serve me, let him follow me…”
Rejoice in hope
Romans 12:12 John 16:22 “Your heart shall rejoice…”
Be patient in tribulation
Romans 12:12 John 16:33 “In the world ye shall have tribulation…”
Continue instant in prayer
Romans 12:12 Luke 18:1 “Men ought always to pray…”
Distribute to the necessity of saints
Romans 12:13 Matthew 25:40 “Ye have done it unto me.”
Be given to hospitality
Romans 12:13 Luke 14:13 “When thou makest a feast, call the poor…”
Bless those who persecute you
Romans 12:14 Matthew 5:44 “Bless them that curse you…”
Do not curse those who persecute you
Romans 12:14 Luke 6:28 “Bless them that curse you…”
Rejoice with those who rejoice
Romans 12:15 John 15:11 “That your joy might be full.”
Weep with those who weep
Romans 12:15 Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn…”
Be of the same mind toward one another
Romans 12:16 John 17:21 “That they all may be one…”
Do not mind high things
Romans 12:16 Matthew 23:11 “He that is greatest… shall be your servant.”
Associate with the lowly
Romans 12:16 Luke 14:11 “He that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Do not be wise in your own conceits
Romans 12:16 Matthew 18:4 “Whosoever shall humble himself…”
Recompense no man evil for evil
Romans 12:17 Matthew 5:39 “Resist not evil…”
Provide things honest in the sight of all men
Romans 12:17 Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine…”
Live peaceably with all men, as much as lies in you
Romans 12:18 Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers…”
Do not avenge yourselves
Romans 12:19 Matthew 5:44 “Love your enemies…”
Give place to wrath (leave vengeance to God)
Romans 12:19 John 18:11 “Put up thy sword…”
Feed your enemy if he hungers
Romans 12:20 Matthew 5:44 “Do good to them that hate you…”
Give drink to your enemy if he thirsts
Romans 12:20 Luke 6:35 “Love your enemies, and do good…”
Do not be overcome by evil
Romans 12:21 John 16:33 “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Overcome evil with good
Romans 12:21 Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine…”
Be subject to the higher powers
Romans 13:1 Matthew 22:21 “Render therefore unto Caesar…”
Do not resist the authority God has ordained
Romans 13:2 John 19:11 “Thou couldest have no power at all against me…”
Do good to receive praise from rulers
Romans 13:3 Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine…”
Do not do evil, for rulers are a terror to evil works
Romans 13:3 John 3:20 “Every one that doeth evil hateth the light…”
Do that which is good and be unafraid of authority
Romans 13:3 Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers…”
Be subject for conscience’ sake
Romans 13:5 Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart…”
Render to all their dues
Romans 13:7 Matthew 22:21 “Render… unto God the things that are God’s.”
Pay taxes when owed
Romans 13:7 Luke 20:25 “Render… unto Caesar…”
Pay customs when owed
Romans 13:7 Matthew 17:27 “Give unto them for me and thee.”
Give fear where fear is due
Romans 13:7 Luke 12:5 “Fear him, which after he hath killed…”
Give honor where honor is due
Romans 13:7 John 5:23 “That all men should honor the Son…”
Owe no man anything except love
Romans 13:8 John 13:34 “A new commandment I give unto you…”
Love your neighbor as yourself
Romans 13:9 Matthew 22:39 “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Walk honestly as in the day
Romans 13:13 John 11:9 “If any man walk in the day…”
Do not walk in rioting and drunkenness
Romans 13:13 Luke 21:34 “Take heed… lest your hearts be overcharged…”
Do not walk in chambering and wantonness
Romans 13:13 Matthew 5:28 “Whosoever looketh… hath committed adultery…”
Do not walk in strife and envying
Romans 13:13 John 13:35 “By this shall all men know…”
Put on the Lord Jesus Christ
Romans 13:14 John 15:4 “Abide in me…”
Make no provision for the flesh
Romans 13:14 Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray… the flesh is weak.”
Receive the one who is weak in the faith
Romans 14:1 John 6:37 “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
Do not argue over doubtful disputations
Romans 14:1 Matthew 12:25 “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation.”
Do not despise the one who does not eat
Romans 14:3 John 7:24 “Judge not according to appearance…”
Do not judge the one who eats
Romans 14:3 Matthew 7:1 “Judge not…”
Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind
Romans 14:5 John 16:13 “He will guide you into all truth.”
Regard the day unto the Lord
Romans 14:6 John 4:24 “Worship… in spirit and in truth.”
Eat unto the Lord and give God thanks
Romans 14:6 Luke 22:19 “He gave thanks…”
Live unto the Lord
Romans 14:8 John 15:5 “Without me ye can do nothing.”
Die unto the Lord
Romans 14:8 John 12:24 “Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die…”
Do not judge your brother
Romans 14:10 Matthew 7:1 “Judge not…”
Do not despise your brother
Romans 14:10 John 13:34 “Love one another…”
Remember that each of us will give account to God
Romans 14:12 Matthew 12:36 “Every idle word that men shall speak…”
Do not put a stumbling block before your brother
Romans 14:13 Matthew 18:6 “Whoso shall offend one of these little ones…”
Walk charitably toward the weak
Romans 14:15 John 13:35 “By this shall all men know…”
Do not destroy your brother with your liberty
Romans 14:15 Matthew 18:14 “It is not the will of your Father… that one should perish.”
Do not let your good be evil spoken of
Romans 14:16 Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine…”
Serve Christ in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit
Romans 14:17–18 John 14:27 “My peace I give unto you…”
Follow after the things that make for peace
Romans 14:19 Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers…”
Follow after the things that edify one another
Romans 14:19 John 15:12 “Love one another…”
Do not destroy the work of God for food
Romans 14:20 John 6:27 “Labor not for the meat which perisheth…”
Do not eat anything that causes your brother to stumble
Romans 14:21 Matthew 18:7 “Woe to that man by whom the offense cometh.”
Keep your faith before God
Romans 14:22 Matthew 6:6 “Pray to thy Father in secret…”
Do not condemn yourself in what you allow
Romans 14:22 John 8:11 “Neither do I condemn thee…”
Do not act from doubt, for whatever is not of faith is sin
Romans 14:23 John 20:27 “Be not faithless, but believing.”
Bear the infirmities of the weak
Romans 15:1 John 13:14 “Ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.”
Do not please yourself
Romans 15:1 Mark 10:45 “The Son of man came not to be ministered unto…”
Please your neighbor for his good, to build him up
Romans 15:2 John 15:12 “Love one another, as I have loved you.”
Follow Christ’s example of not pleasing Himself
Romans 15:3 John 6:38 “I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will…”
Learn from the Scriptures for patience and comfort
Romans 15:4 John 5:39 “Search the scriptures…”
Be like‑minded toward one another according to Christ Jesus
Romans 15:5 John 17:21 “That they all may be one…”
Glorify God with one mind
Romans 15:6 John 17:21 “That they all may be one…”
Glorify God with one mouth
Romans 15:6 John 17:23 “That the world may know…”
Receive one another as Christ received you
Romans 15:7 John 6:37 “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
Abound in hope through the Holy Ghost
Romans 15:13 John 14:26–27 “The Comforter… shall teach you… let not your heart be troubled.”
Admonish one another
Romans 15:14 Matthew 18:15 “If thy brother shall trespass… go and tell him his fault…”
Strive together in prayer for ministers of the gospel
Romans 15:30 Luke 10:2 “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest…”
Pray for deliverance from unbelievers
Romans 15:31 John 17:15 “I pray… that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.”
Pray that ministry may be accepted by the saints
Romans 15:31 John 17:20–21 “Neither pray I for these alone… that they all may be one.”
Receive ministers in joy
Romans 15:32 Matthew 10:40 “He that receiveth you receiveth me.”
Refresh one another
Romans 15:32 Matthew 11:28 “I will give you rest.”
Mark those who cause offenses
Romans 16:17 Matthew 7:15 “Beware of false prophets…”
Avoid those who cause offenses
Romans 16:17 Matthew 10:14 “Whosoever shall not receive you… depart…”
Be wise unto good
Romans 16:19 Matthew 10:16 “Be wise as serpents…”
Be simple concerning evil
Romans 16:19 Matthew 10:16 “…and harmless as doves.”
Obey the apostolic doctrine
Romans 16:19 John 13:20 “He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me.”
Do not be deceived by smooth words
Romans 16:18 Matthew 24:4 “Take heed that no man deceive you.”
Stand firm in the gospel that establishes you
Romans 16:25 Matthew 7:24 “Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them…”
Give glory to God only
Romans 16:27 Matthew 4:10 “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God…”
Walk in unity that glorifies God
Romans 15:5–6 John 17:21 “That they all may be one…”
Minister to the saints in material things
Romans 15:27 Luke 6:38 “Give, and it shall be given unto you…”
Follow the example of Christ’s selflessness
Romans 15:3 Mark 10:45 “The Son of man came… to minister.”
Receive the Scriptures as your instruction
Romans 15:4 John 5:39 “Search the scriptures…”
Receive one another as Christ received you
Romans 15:7 John 13:34 “Love one another, as I have loved you.”
Glorify God for His mercy to the Gentiles
Romans 15:9 Luke 17:15 “One… turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God.”
Rejoice with God’s people
Romans 15:10 John 15:11 “That your joy might be full.”
Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles
Romans 15:11 John 4:23 “The true worshippers shall worship the Father…”
Trust in the Root of Jesse, in whom the Gentiles hope
Romans 15:12 John 12:32 “I… will draw all men unto me.”
Abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit
Romans 15:13 John 14:26 “The Comforter… shall teach you all things.”
Abound in goodness and knowledge
Romans 15:14 Matthew 12:35 “A good man out of the good treasure…”
Receive Paul’s boldness as grace given to him by God
Romans 15:15 John 13:20 “He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me.”
Support the ministry of the gospel to the nations
Romans 15:16 Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…”
Glory only in what Christ accomplishes through you
Romans 15:17 John 15:8 “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit.”
Obey Christ in word and deed
Romans 15:18 John 14:15 “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
Acknowledge the power of signs, wonders, and the Holy Spirit in gospel work
Romans 15:19 John 14:12 “He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also.”
Follow Paul’s example of preaching where Christ is not yet named
Romans 15:20 John 10:16 “Other sheep I have… them also I must bring.”
Let those who have not heard understand the gospel
Romans 15:21 John 12:32 “I… will draw all men unto me.”
Acknowledge that gospel work can hinder personal plans
Romans 15:22 John 4:34 “My meat is to do the will of him that sent me.”
Strive to visit and strengthen fellow believers when able
Romans 15:23 John 10:16 “Them also I must bring…”
Be refreshed in the fellowship of the saints
Romans 15:24 John 15:11 “That your joy might be full.”
Minister to the poor among the saints
Romans 15:25 Matthew 25:40 “Ye have done it unto me.”
Acknowledge the Gentile obligation to serve Jewish believers materially
Romans 15:27 John 4:22 “Salvation is of the Jews.”
Strive for unity between Gentile and Jewish believers
Romans 15:27 John 17:21 “That they all may be one.”
Pray that ministry is accepted by the saints
Romans 15:31 John 17:9 “I pray for them…”
Pray for deliverance from unbelievers
Romans 15:31 John 17:15 “Keep them from the evil.”
Strive together in prayer for gospel workers
Romans 15:30 Luke 10:2 “Pray… the Lord of the harvest.”
Receive the servants of Christ who labor faithfully
Romans 16:1–2 John 13:20 “He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me.”
Help gospel workers in whatever business they need
Romans 16:2 Luke 10:7 “The laborer is worthy of his hire.”
Greet and honor those who labor in Christ
Romans 16:3–4 John 12:26 “If any man serve me, him will my Father honor.”
Honor those who risk their lives for the gospel
Romans 16:4 John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man…”
Greet the assemblies that meet in homes
Romans 16:5 John 20:19 “The disciples were assembled…”
Honor the firstfruits of ministry in each region
Romans 16:5 John 15:16 “I have chosen you… that ye should bring forth fruit.”
Greet fellow laborers and prisoners in Christ
Romans 16:7 John 17:18 “As thou hast sent me… so have I sent them.”
Greet beloved saints known for their labor in the Lord
Romans 16:8–12 John 9:4 “I must work the works of him that sent me.”
Greet one another with holy affection
Romans 16:16 John 13:35 “By this shall all men know…”
Mark those who cause divisions and offenses
Romans 16:17 Matthew 7:15 “Beware of false prophets…”
Avoid divisive teachers who oppose apostolic doctrine
Romans 16:17 John 10:5 “A stranger will they not follow.”
Do not be deceived by smooth words and flattering speech
Romans 16:18 John 8:44 “He is a liar…”
Be wise unto good and simple concerning evil
Romans 16:19 Matthew 10:16 “Wise as serpents, harmless as doves.”
Trust that God will bruise Satan under your feet shortly
Romans 16:20 Luke 10:19 “I give unto you power… over all the power of the enemy.”
Receive greetings from the co‑laborers in Christ
Romans 16:21 John 17:21 “That they all may be one.”
Romans 16:22 John 13:20 “He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me.”
Receive greetings from the brethren who stand with the gospel
Romans 16:23 John 17:21 “That they all may be one…”
Let the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Romans 16:24 John 1:16 “Of his fulness have all we received…”
Be established by God according to Paul’s gospel
Romans 16:25 John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth…”
Receive the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began
Romans 16:25 John 16:13 “He will guide you into all truth.”
Be obedient to the faith revealed in Christ
Romans 16:26 John 14:15 “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
Give glory to God only, through Jesus Christ forever
Romans 16:27 John 17:1 “Father, glorify thy Son…”
Paul’s Method: How He Builds Doctrine (Acts 26:22-23)
This passage provides a clear window into Paul’s interpretive method. Paul states that everything he preached came from:
- Moses (Torah)
- The Prophets
- The rest of the Hebrew Scriptures
He never appeals to Greek philosophy, pagan religion, or extra‑biblical traditions. His entire doctrinal framework is rooted in the first 39 books — but not in the Sinai covenant as a binding system.
Paul extracts what is universal, moral, spiritual, and prophetic, and leaves behind what is covenantal, national, judicial, or temporary.
This produces a consistent, traceable pattern.
What Paul Retains
Habakkuk 2:4 — “The righteous shall live by faith.”
Paul elevates this prophetic line as the governing principle of New‑Covenant righteousness.
Moral principles
Love, fidelity, honesty, sexual purity, justice, mercy — all affirmed and intensified in Paul’s letters.
Prophetic promises
Paul repeatedly cites the prophets to show that Gentile inclusion and Spirit‑empowered righteousness were foretold long before Christ.
These elements are trans‑covenantal — they apply to all people in all eras.
What Paul Removes
These elements belong to Israel’s national covenant and are never carried into the ekklēsia:
Judicial penalties (stoning, executions)
These are tied to Israel’s land jurisdiction. Paul never imports them into the assemblies.
Dietary laws
Explicitly set aside (Romans 14; 1 Timothy 4).
Circumcision
Not merely optional — forbidden for Gentiles (1 Corinthians 7; Galatians 5).
Sacrificial system
Fulfilled in Christ; never re‑established for Gentile believers.
Righteousness by works (Deut 6:25)
Paul replaces the Sinai formula with faith‑righteousness (Hab 2:4; Romans 1:17).
These components are covenantal, not universal.
Paul’s Gospel: Same Scriptures, Different Covenant
Paul’s gospel is:
- rooted in Moses and the Prophets,
- yet radically different from Sinai.
He extracts:
- the spiritual core,
- the prophetic trajectory,
- the universal moral truths.
He discards:
- the national,
- the ceremonial,
- the judicial,
- the temporary elements of the Sinai covenant.
This is why Paul can say he teaches “nothing except what Moses and the Prophets said” while simultaneously rejecting large portions of the Sinai system.
The Result: A Spirit‑Driven, Universal Framework
Paul distills the Hebrew Scriptures down to their universal, Spirit‑centered essence.
By following Paul’s doctrines and practices, believers walk confidently in the revealed will of God for the nations.
This is the jurisdictional shift:
- Scripture remains the source
- But Sinai is not the covenant
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