Who are the weak in Romans 14? Paul's exhortation charges us to live in love.
Who are the weak, and who are the strong? How should we live together?
We're skipping from chapter 3 to 13 because the praxis of the theology is found here! What does it mean to do the Law? Who is righteous? How shall we live?
The gospel in a paragraph! Yet interpreting this section requires careful attention to the words and the larger story of God. Let's listen to the good news of the righteousness of God.
None is righteous, no not one! The apostle Paul puts all under sin in this section. What is his rhetorical aim?
Circumcision, faith, and the Scriptures. What advantage does Israel have toward the righteousness of God?
The gospel is the revelation of God's righteousness to rectify human unrighteousness.
With the aim of Romans in mind from our first five conversations, we now begin discussing the text of Romans.
Paul's doxology at the end of Romans summarizes the aim of not only the letter but the whole gospel -- the obedience of all nations to the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. We also discuss different approaches to reading Romans.
The apostle Paul was not only a writer and teacher but also a minister. How does Romans fit within Paul's ministry?
As we continue considering the context of Romans, we discuss how Romans continues the story of the New Testament focus of Jew and Gentile. Must Gentiles become Jews? Must Jews become Gentiles? The apostle Paul offers another way.
Reading Romans wisely requires understanding not only the aim but also the backstory of the epistle. We consider the promises from the Old Testament that are confirmed and extended in Romans. Key Text: Romans 15:8-9
The book of Romans is Paul's most magisterial epistle, yet it's also a daunting climb. By beginning at the end of Romans (thanks, Scot McKnight!), we can more clearly understand Paul's purpose in Romans. Text comes from Romans 15:5-13
Isaiah has called to God's people of all ages. What witness have we heard in Isaiah 40-55?
Isaiah ends this great section with an invitation and a promise. Let us listen!