Romans
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Romans 2:17-24, Romans 3:9-26, Romans 5:1-11, Psalm 14:1-3, Isaiah 59:14-20
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This Is the New Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we move from the Gospels and Acts into the Pauline Epistles.
What Is Romans? Romans is a letter written by Paul to Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome. In it, Paul offers clarity on the source of salvation and righteousness, and he encourages unity among Christians from all backgrounds.
How Romans Fits Into the Story: The book of Romans highlights the effect of sin on all of creation. Romans includes a detailed explanation, unlike any other in the Bible, for why righteousness can only come through grace by faith in Jesus Christ. It also emphasizes the power of the cross and how it changes us—from sinners worthy of God’s punishment to His beloved children—and calls us to live in eager anticipation of Jesus’s return.
Reflection Questions:
1. After reading today’s passages, how would you describe the difference between unrighteousness and God’s righteousness?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
57 thoughts on "Romans"
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I love that Paul echos Jesus in that we are loved and covered by grace that God gives freely through Jesus to all who have faith in Him not deeds (or laws) cause let’s all face it we have all fallen short if we compare ourselves to the law but NO ONE falls short of Jesus and the cross. Amen love this!
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Romans is probably my favorite book in the whole Bible! I love the logical progression of thought working it’s way through the book, and the message of undeserved grace and mercy is so powerful. Love!
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We have all lived in unrighteousness daily and can only receive righteousness by grace through faith in Jesus. We have all fallen short of the glory of God, but he made a way through Jesus that we may receive him and his righteousness.
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Romans is my favorite book of the Bible, so much power, truth, conviction, and love.
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God’s righteousness overcomes our human righteousness. The cross and the gift of Jesus Christ offered redemption to people. Jesus is the ultimate stepping stone to which we receive salvation with the Lord.
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I have been that way as long as I remember. Paul is hard to understand! But lately I have been LOVING the ICB version, the International Children’s Bible! We got them for my daughters but I have decided I love the translation, especially for confusing or difficult passages! Try it out!!
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Yes- this is a common reaction to Paul. Paul was highly educated and writes as one who is highly educated. In comparison, the gospels are simple bc they were written by less-educated people, except Luke, who was a doctor, and the writing of his gospel is more complex than that of the others. John’s gospel is beautiful and more advanced in that way, but the sentence structure isn’t complicated. So, yes, you are not alone in your reaction to Paul’s writing, and that’s because it is more difficult.
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