I. The Instruction - Romans 15:7

A. As Christ received us - Romans 14:1-3

B. To God’s glory - Romans 15:5-6

II. The Explanation - Romans 15:8-9a

A. Salvation is to the Jew first - v. 8, John 4:22, Romans 1:16-17

B. Salvation is extended to the Gentiles - v. 9, John 10:16, Romans 1:16

III. The References - Romans 15:9b-12

A. The Jews glorify God among the Gentiles - v. 9b, 2 Samuel 22:50, Psalm 18:49

B. The Gentiles rejoice with the Jews - v. 10, Deuteronomy 32:43

C. Jews and Gentiles praise together - v. 11, Psalm 117:1-2

D. Christ will reign over Jews and Gentiles - v. 12, Isaiah 11:1, 11:10