A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 1:2-10

Topics: Paul’s improvisational writing style and "method to his madness" -- Foreshadowing of major Roman doctrines in the introductory greeting -- The Gospel as a promise fulfilled from Old Testament prophecy -- Justification by faith -- Typology and the unified theme of Christ across both Testaments -- The dual nature of Christ: His earthly humanity and divine power -- Christ as the "anti-Adam" who reverses the fall of humanity -- The inclusion of Gentiles in the promise made to Abraham -- The biblical sequence of "obedience that comes from faith" -- The church’s mandate to welcome sinners and facilitate the Holy Spirit's sanctifying power -- The radical nature of being called to "belong to Jesus Christ" as servants -- The prerequisite of divine grace for experiencing true peace -- The significance of praying "through Jesus Christ" as our mediator.

FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at ssper@scripturestudies.com

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study is an introduction to the Epistle to the Romans, and will also cover Romans 1, verse 1.

Topics: The central theme of Romans: justification by grace through faith -- Romans as a comprehensive summary of all Christian doctrines -- The historical context and value of the Epistle for the early church -- Contrasting true doctrine with works-based false teachings in the 1st century -- General outline and structure of the book of Romans -- The irony of the Gospel's simplicity versus its unknowable depths -- Paul’s circumstances and his desire to visit the church in Rome -- Theological nuances of the Greek word for "servant" as "slave" or "bondservant" -- The obligation of servanthood resulting from Christ’s redemption -- Paul’s unique calling and direct instruction from Jesus Christ -- The transformative power of God illustrated by Paul’s conversion -- Paul’s educational background as a bridge between Jewish and Gentile worlds -- Paul's transition from Pharisaical "set-apartedness" to Christian sanctification.

FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at ssper@scripturestudies.com

For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com