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Nevertheless, brethren, I have written more boldly to you on <\/strong>some<\/em><\/strong><\/span> points, as reminding you, because of the grace given to me by God,<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We should always be learning and becoming more Christ-like.<\/p>\n \u201cMore boldly<\/span>\u201d is a translation of the Greek word tolm\u0113roteron<\/em><\/span>, which is based on tolma\u014d<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201cto be confidently bold.\u201d Tolm\u0113roteron<\/em> <\/span>is the comparative form of the word so it means \u201cmore boldly, with more confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n The word \u201creminding<\/span>\u201d is from epanamimn\u0113sk\u014d<\/em><\/span>. This is a double compound word made up of epi<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201cupon\u201d used here as an intensifier, ana<\/em><\/span>, meaning \u201cagain,\u201d and mimn\u0113sk\u014d<\/em><\/span>, which means \u201cto recall to one\u2019s mind\u201d or \u201cto remember.\u201d Thus, epanamimn\u0113sk\u014d<\/em> <\/span>means \u201cto strongly remind yet again.\u201d<\/p>\n Paul is here explaining to the Christians in Rome why he has been so forceful in his admonition of these brothers and sisters in Christ even though he has never personally met any of them. He starts off by saying that he has written these things to them \u201cmore boldly.\u201d Here we have to ask ourselves, \u201cMore boldly than what?\u201d Paul was in the habit of being very \u201cup front\u201d and bold whenever he preached and taught, but he doesn\u2019t appear to be more bold with his teaching to these Roman Christians than he was with others. On the other hand, he is being more bold and \u201cup front\u201d with these Christians whom he has never met than he would normally be with strangers. Paul will explain in the next verse why he has taken such a bold step with these brothers and sisters in Rome.<\/p>\n He goes on to tell them that he is reminding them of things that they have already known. But why would he be going over doctrinal truths that they already knew? The answer to that is, because this is the Apostles\u2019 teaching style. They did not simply teach a truth once and then leave it alone. They taught the important truths of Christian living over and over again. Peter made a similar claim regarding his teaching:<\/p>\n For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding<\/span> you<\/span>,<\/em> (2Peter 1:12-13<\/strong><\/span>)<\/p>\n Some people are capable of learning a lesson the very first time they are taught it. Most of us, however, need to be told over and over before it sinks in thoroughly. That\u2019s why Paul and others repeated important truths, so that we all might get a firm grasp of these truths.<\/p>\n Next time you hear your pastor or priest proclaim a message that he has proclaimed previously, instead of complaining, thank him for reminding you of these blessed truths.<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n There is a story of a newly hired preacher who proclaimed the same sermon week after week. When asked by those who hired him if he knew any other sermons, he responded, \u201cYes, of course, and as soon as you demonstrate that you have learned this lesson, I will preach the next one.\u201d Are you learning the lessons that God is teaching to you and putting them into practice?<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\nTruth to Learn<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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