Category Archives: Project 3:45

Romans 11

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Feb. 14: Romans 11 Paul finishes his thoughts here on Israel and God’s faithfulness to His covenant promises. This block of text (ch9-11) is difficult terrain, but the topic (God’s faithfulness) is central to Paul’s theology and … Continue reading →

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Romans 10

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Feb. 13: Romans 10 In Romans 10, Paul continues his discussion on the state of Israel and the distinctions between law and faith. Verse 4 is a powerful summation of Paul’s argument: “Christ is the end of … Continue reading →

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Romans 9: Is God Faithful?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Feb. 10: Romans 9 After the crescendo of ch 8, we’re entering into one of the more difficult sections of Paul’s writing. Paul turns an eye toward his fellow Jews to discuss Israel’s status as God’s chosen … Continue reading →

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Romans 8: Spirit Over Flesh

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 9: Romans 8 We could probably spend a whole month talking about all the encouraging truths Paul lays out for us in this great chapter. With yesterday’s study in mind, I think ch8 flows naturally out … Continue reading →

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Romans 7: Law vs. Spirit

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 8: Romans 7 It would be easy to assume that Paul has a negative view of the OT Law based on some of his writings (especially Galatians!). I think we have to remember that Paul is … Continue reading →

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Romans 6

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Feb. 7: Romans 6 This is one of my favorite chapters in Scripture. Paul addresses some common human assumptions re: sin and grace. He takes on permissiveness: Is it better to sin so that grace may increase? … Continue reading →

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Romans 5

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Feb. 6: Romans 5 Reconciliation and justification emerge as some major themes in the first part of Paul’s letter to the Romans. The justification that he discussed in chapter 4 restores peace between God and humanity. “Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Romans 4

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Feb. 3: Romans 4 In this chapter, Paul continues to emphasize the availability of righteousness through faith in Christ, contrasting it with the Jewish belief that righteousness came through “circumcision” — being born a Jew. Against those … Continue reading →

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Romans 3

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 2: Romans 3 In Romans 3, Paul answers some of the questions he laid out in the first few chapters. What makes someone righteous before God? It certainly isn’t the law. V20, “Therefore no one will … Continue reading →

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Romans 2

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 1: Romans 2 What makes someone righteous before God? The law? Circumcision? These are the questions Paul takes up in Romans 2. He ended chapter 1 by talking about the wickedness and depravity of those who … Continue reading →

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