Bible Study

In Romans 14:22-23, Keep the faith you have between yourself and God; blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves—but whoever doubts is condemned if he eats, because it is not of faith, and whatever is not of faith is sin Paul writes so that the church in Rome—and we with them—would be established in the gospel and respond with faith and obedience. Listen to the text: “Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who doesn’t judge himself in that which he approves. But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because it isn’t of faith; and whatever is not of faith…”

Faith in Romans is trusting reliance on God’s promise fulfilled in Christ—empty hands receiving a full Savior. It excludes boasting, includes Jew and Gentile, and becomes the root of a new obedience shaped by grace.

Welcome the weak in faith without quarreling over disputable matters; live to the Lord, avoid stumbling blocks, and pursue peace and mutual upbuilding—for whatever is not of faith is sin. This passage belongs in that movement: Romans 14:22-23 is not an isolated saying but a step in Paul’s Spirit-given argument. Romans proclaims that God justifies the ungodly by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from works of the law—and then forms a Spirit-led people who love.

A pastoral word for today: Put your weight on Jesus again—His death, resurrection, and lordship. Let trust replace both self-reliance and despair.

As you sit with Romans 14:22-23, ask what it shows you about God’s righteousness and mercy in Jesus Christ. Romans is not a puzzle to conquer; it is good news to receive and a path to walk by the Spirit. Let the text search you, comfort you, and send you toward love.