Do you desire Community?

If you have been following the posts, you will know that I have begun a study of the book of Romans.  Over the last week I have discussed at length Romans 1.5 which is the key verse in the greeting.  It highlights God's aim and our mission with the gospel.  That by grace we "bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of His name among all the nations..."  One thing we must understand concerning the "obedience of faith" is that this is not a one time decision.  No, this is a process, a process that takes the rest of your life.  So, one may ask, after we have brought someone to Jesus and they have been born again, what now???

Our job as a servant of the Lord is not over when we see some one brought into obedience.  We must continue on with that person and every believer in the body of Christ.  Read Romans 1.8-13. 

1. Why does Paul thank God for the Roman believers?

2. Why does Paul thank God for (answer to #1)? 

3. How often does Paul pray for the Roman believers?

4. What does Paul pray for?  (2 things)


What if we longed to be among the people of God as much as Paul did?  He desired community, we desire privacy.  Why is that?  Why have we moved away from the biblical concept of community?  Is your desire to share your gifts with those of the body of Christ?  If your answer is no, then I ask you, why not?  Think hard about these questions.  Be honest. 

I would love to hear your perspective regarding these questions.  Please leave a comment or send me an email : rickey.dees@gmail.com.