I. Identification of freedom problems.
     A. Groups
          1. The strong
          2. The weak
     B. Attitudes
          1. Contempt
          2. Judgmental

II. Instruction of freedom lessons.
     A. Stronger ought to accept the weaker – v. 1
     B. Realize God accepts both – v. 3
     C. All believers have the same Head – v. 4,8,9
     D. Be fully convinced in your mind – v. 5b
     E. We are inter-related in the Body – v. 7
     F. We are all accountable to God – v. 10-12
     G. Keep the proper focus – v. 17-19
     H. Make the proper choices – v. 20
     I. Remember our obligation – 15:1,2

III. Illustrations of freedom Grace.
     A. Jesus, our example – 15:3
     B. Unity of the Body – 15:5-7
     C. Teaching of the Word – 15:4, 8-12
     D. Power of the Spirit – 15:13

Next Steps:

• Think clearly and biblically about what is disputable!
• Make God and His kingdom priority over liberty!
• Keep Romans 15:5,6 the ultimate objective!

10 Biblical Questions to Ask & Answer!!!

• Expedience – will it be spiritually profitable? 1 Corinthians 6:12

• Edification – will it build me up? 1 Corinthians 10:23

• Excess – will it slow me down in the race? Hebrews 12:1

• Enslavement – will it bring me into bondage? 1 Corinthians 6:12

• Excuse – will it hypocritically cover my sin? 1 Peter 2:16

• Encroachment – will it violate my conscience? Romans 14:22,23

• Example – will it help others learn of Christ? Romans 14:14,15

• Evangelism – will it point others to Christ? Romans 14:16-18

• Emulation – would it be Christlike? 1 John 2:6

• Exaltation – will it glorify God? 1 Corinthians 10:31