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Romans 15:9-11
And that the Gentiles might glorify God forhis mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name…

Zephaniah 3:9
For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.

Zechariah 13:9
And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, Itis my people: and they shall say, The LORDis my God.

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John 10:29,30
My Father, which gavethem me, is greater than all; and noman is able to pluckthem out of my Father's hand…

John 20:17
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; andto my God, and your God.

2 Corinthians 1:3
Blessedbe God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

you may glorify
Glorifying God is a central purpose for believers, as seen throughout Scripture (e.g.,1 Corinthians 10:31). In the Old Testament, the glory of God is often associated with His presence, such as in the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34). In the New Testament, glorifying God involves reflecting His character and proclaiming His works. This act of glorification is both individual and communal, as believers together reflect God's glory to the world (Matthew 5:16).

the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
This phrase highlights the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ, affirming the deity of Christ and His unique sonship. It echoes the Trinitarian formula found in passages likeMatthew 28:19. The title "God and Father" connects to the Old Testament understanding of God as the Father of Israel (Deuteronomy 32:6) and is expanded in the New Testament to include all believers as children of God through Christ (Romans 8:15). This relationship is foundational for Christian identity and worship, as believers are adopted into God's family through Jesus (Ephesians 1:5).

Romans 15:5-6 reads, “Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

• Paul has just urged “the strong” and “the weak” (Romans 14) to accept one another instead of judging or despising.

• Harmony is a gift from “the God who gives endurance and encouragement,” echoingPsalm 133:1 and Jesus’ prayer for oneness inJohn 17:22-23.

• The purpose of that harmony is stated in verse 6: unified worship that magnifies God.

• The phrase points to shared inner convictions—believers thinking the same way about essentials (Philippians 2:2;1 Peter 3:8).

• Unity of mind flows from submission to the truth of Scripture (John 17:17) and to Christ’s lordship (1 Corinthians 2:16).

• It does not require identical personalities or preferences; rather, it means holding a common commitment to love, serve, and obey.

• Disagreements over secondary matters are resolved by yielding personal rights for the sake of the body (Romans 14:19).

• Shared inner convictions lead to a shared outward expression—corporate praise.

• Old Testament worshipers “raised their voices together” in2 Chronicles 5:13; the early church did the same inActs 4:24.

• Singing, praying, and confessing truth together bears witness to a watching world (Psalm 96:3;Hebrews 13:15).

• When believers speak or sing contradictory messages, God’s glory is blurred; when they speak “with one voice,” His greatness is amplified.

• Glorifying God means making His character and works visible and celebrated (Psalm 34:3;1 Peter 4:11).

• Every aspect of church life—teaching, fellowship, service—aims at His honor (1 Corinthians 10:31).

• Unified praise is not an end in itself; it funnels all attention upward to God, the source of the endurance and encouragement mentioned in verse 5.

• A divided church cannot fulfill its chief end; unity restores the spotlight to God where it belongs.

• The Father is identified in relation to the Son, reminding us that access to God is always “through Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 2:18;John 14:6).

• Calling Jesus “our Lord” highlights His authority; calling God “the Father” underscores His care and covenant faithfulness (2 Corinthians 1:3).

• Worship is Trinitarian: empowered by the Spirit (Romans 15:13), directed to the Father, centered on the Son.

• The shared confession “Jesus is Lord” (Romans 10:9) binds believers together in both mind and voice.

Romans 15:6 teaches that God grants His people inner harmony so they can offer united, audible praise that spotlights His glory and highlights His relationship to Jesus Christ. When believers think together, speak together, and worship together, the world sees a clear picture of the God and Father of our Lord, and His name is exalted above all.

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