Paul returns to the subject of Christians loving Christians. Specifically, he addresses the issues of faith and conscience. All Christians are at various stages of their sanctification. In disputable matters, many Christians disagree. Those with overly sensitive consciences often can't accept what others are convinced of. Rather than "agreeing to disagree", Paul teaches the confident to refrain from practicing things others can't accept.

In chapter 12 Paul tells us how to live for God and the gifts God has given us for that purpose. Through that same Spirit, we are to love our fellow man and submit, for the Lord's sake, to the governing authorities in our community, State, and Nation. Chapter 13 teaches us how to be Godly citizens.

In chapter 12 Paul teaches us how to respond to the wonderful mercy of God. He shares what true worship is all about and what gifts God gives us from the Holy Spirit so we can bless each other. He closes the chapter with sound principles for living. By living according to these instructions, we will please the Lord.

God held out His hands 'ALL DAY LONG' to a disobedient and contrary people named Israel. The questions arose ... has God permanently rejected His people? Paul says ABSOLUTELY NOT.

The stunning truth of our salvation comes into view. We are no longer under an eternal death sentence but set free for ever! Now we are on the way to our final adoption by God and an eternity with Him.

Paul teaches that Salvation has a caveat. Since children of God are awaiting their final adoption (revealing of the sons and daughters of God), we still live in a decaying body with a fleshly (sinful) nature that is at war with our Spiritual life. Chapter 7 reveals hope that God gives us over sin.