Discussion Questions

1. Why does Paul describe some Christians in Rome as “weak” in the faith and others as “strong”? What issues seem to have divided them? What attitudes did they seem to have towards each other?
2. What reason does Paul give in 14:1-3 for us to accept one another?
3. How many times is Jesus referred to as “Lord” in 14:4-9? How is this significant? What difference does it make to know that Jesus is Lord?
4. Why is it so important for each believer to be convinced that what he/she is doing is right (14:5-8)?
5. How does Rom. 14:1-12 tie-in with Phil. 2:1-11? 
6. How does anticipation of judgment (14:10-12) motivate us?
7. What immediate changes has God made in your heart and how do they need to find their way into your life?