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1,920 results for “Romans” — showing 1,801–1,820
- TopicSelf-Sufficiencyneeds, encouraging trust in God's provision. In the Greco-Roman world, self-sufficiency was often viewed as a virtue, but biblical teaching redirects this focus
- TopicSelflessnessgive His life as a ransom for many. In the Greco-Roman world, self-interest and personal honor were often prioritized. The teachings of Jesus
- TopicSergius Paulusproconsul's belief in the Gospel. Sergius Paulus served as the Roman proconsul of Cyprus during the time of Paul’s first missionary journey. Cyprus
- TopicSergius PaulusLord. Sergius Paulus served as the proconsul of Cyprus during the Roman Empire, a position of significant political power. His conversion represents the Gospel's reach
- TopicSermon on the Mountreflecting a diverse group of people seeking spiritual guidance amidst the oppressive Roman rule and various religious teachings of the time. Cultivate humility and a spirit
- TopicServant of ChristLord, emphasizing their role as servants for Jesus' sake. In the Greco-Roman world, servanthood was often viewed negatively, associated with low status. However, Jesus redefined
- TopicServe God, Not Moneylife does not consist in the abundance of possessions. In the Greco-Roman world, wealth was often equated with status and power. Jesus and the apostles
- TopicSeven Headsimagery of the seven heads reflects the political landscape of the Roman Empire during the time of Revelation's writing, where the early Christians faced persecution
- TopicSexual Immoralitybiblical times, sexual immorality was prevalent in many cultures, including the Greco-Roman world, where practices such as temple prostitution and promiscuity were common. The early
- TopicSheep Among WolvesJesus, the disciples faced significant opposition from religious leaders and the Roman authorities. The imagery of sheep and wolves reflects the dangers they would encounter
- TopicShield of Faithovercoming challenges. Paul wrote Ephesians while imprisoned, using the imagery of a Roman soldier's armor to illustrate the spiritual resources available to Christians in their
- TopicSigns of the Timesintervention in history. Jesus' teachings were given in a context of Roman oppression and Jewish expectation of the Messiah. Stay vigilant and spiritually alert
- TopicSilasleading member of the early church in Jerusalem and a Roman citizen, which provided him with certain privileges. His partnership with Paul came during a time
- TopicSilvanusinvolvement in the church's establishment and encouragement. Silvanus was a Roman citizen and a leader in the early church, known for his partnership with Paul
- TopicSimon of Cyrenegreat turmoil and suffering, both for Jesus and the Jewish people under Roman occupation. Encourage believers to embrace their own crosses and serve others in times
- TopicSinglenessstate of being single. In the first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, marriage was highly valued, and singleness was often viewed with skepticism. However
- TopicSlaverycommon institution in ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel and the Greco-Roman world. The biblical texts reflect both the realities of slavery and the ethical
- TopicSlavery in the Bibleemphasizing the equality of all believers. In ancient Israel and the Greco-Roman world, slavery was a common institution. It was often a result of debt
- TopicSlavery to Sinburdened again by a yoke of slavery. In the first-century Greco-Roman world, slavery was a common institution, and the metaphor of slavery was used
- TopicSlaves and Mastersslave but as a beloved brother in Christ. In the Greco-Roman world, slavery was a common institution, and many early Christians were either slaves