As we get to the tail end of Romans, this great work that the Apostle Paul has written that has made a tremendous impact throughout the centuries, a beautiful book that deals with our relationship with the Lord.

As the Apostle Paul is concluding the book of Romans, he's reminiscing on the things that the church has learned and now looking forward to the future that the church has before them.

The body of Christ spans many different cultures, people groups, languages, and worship styles. Yet, through all of this diversity, we find great unity in Christ.

The Apostle Paul is encouraging us to carefully consider our lives to see if we are serving those around us and seeking to bless them. Even though we have freedom in Christ, we should be mindful of those around us.

The body of Christ is worldwide, and we see a lot diversity in cultural traditions and styles of worship. What beliefs do we need to hold to strongly, and what does this talk about meats and veggies have to do with our faith?

Is our love for God reflected in how we respond to the world around us? Are we going through life only seeking to serve our own wants and desires, or do we see our blessings as resources we can use to serve others?

In Romans 13, the Apostle Paul tackles the intersection of three hot button issues: religion, government, and taxes. These were created by God for the benefit of people and, as Christians, we're called to submit ourselves to the governing authorities in our society.

We get to the heart of Romans 12 and examine how we, as Christians, should respond to people and the circumstances of life. God calls us to respond differently than the world would, and through that, we bless those around us. And what is up with heaping burning coals ...?

Through the resurrection of Jesus we've been give a living hope, a new inheritance as sons and daughters of God that is eternally secure in Him.

This passage is really the transitional section of the book of Romans that takes us from a place of understanding really who we are in Christ and now how to live for Christ.