From 19b8bfe6711ef62943864d6daf3d43e8a000d26a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: BobJ Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:49:02 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] NFW changes, general edits --- rom/14/intro.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/rom/14/intro.md b/rom/14/intro.md index 45d9162270..eb59be4c40 100644 --- a/rom/14/intro.md +++ b/rom/14/intro.md @@ -2,21 +2,21 @@ #### Structure and formatting #### -Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in 14:11, which are words from the OT. +Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with verse 11 of this chapter, which is taken from the Old Testament. #### Special concepts in this chapter #### ##### Weak in faith ##### -Faith is used in Scripture to as something one can definitively possess and at the same time be "weak in" or "lack" in a given situation. In this passage, being weak in faith references Christians who were immature, lacking strength or understanding in their faith. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]]) +Paul teaches that Christians can have real faith and at the same time be "weak in faith" in a given situation. This describes Christians whose faith is immature, not strong, or misunderstood. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]]) ##### Dietary restrictions ##### -Dietary restrictions were important in many religions in the ancient Near East. Christians had freedom to eat what they wanted to, but they had to exercise this freedom wisely, and in a way that brought honor to the Lord and did not cause others to sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) +Restricting what was eaten was important in many religions in the ancient Near East. Christians have freedom to eat what they want. But they need to use this freedom wisely, in a way that honors the Lord and does not cause others to sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) -##### The Judgment Seat of God ##### +##### The judgment seat of God ##### -The Judgment Seat of God or Christ (also known as the "Bema Seat") represents a time when Christians will be held accountable for the way they lived their lives as Christians. +The judgment seat of God or Christ represents a time when all people, including Christians, will be held accountable for the way they lived their lives. ## Links: ##