Resources Related to Romans 9-16
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ROMANS The LETTER: STRUCTURE & PURPOSE of Rom.9-11
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Romans 1-8)
Has God’s Word Failed?
A Reading guide on Romans 9-11
Click on the Image for a PDF Reading guide to Romans 9-11. How does Romans 9-11 relate to what comes before it and after it, and what role does this section play in Paul’s letter.
OTHER RESOURCES:
LINKS, Books, & ARTICLES
General resources on Romans and specifically on material covered in Romans 9-16.
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WHAT DOES PAUL MEAN IN ROMANS 11:26?
How are we supposed to understand Paul’s statement that “in this way” all Israel will be saved? Steve summarises some helpful insights he’s gained from others on this question
ROMANS 13 and
GOOD GOVERNMENT GONE BAD
A blog by Andrew Errington considering the problem of bad government and Paul’s thoughts on Romans 13:1-7
”SUBJECTS & CITIZENS: the politics of the gospel”
by MICHAEL JENSEN
A Podcast with Rev Michael Jensen discussing the believer’s engagement with politics. Michael’s new book engages especially with Romans 12-15.
RELATED TEACHING:
Below are curated some other teaching recordings (new and old) and some answers to submitted Questions from Q&A that might complement your explanation of Romans.
SUBMIT A QUESTION ON CHAPTERS 9-16 of ROMANS
Submit a Question for Romans 9-16.
The ministry team may either write or record answers to questions, or point to more substantial resources that may be of help.
Click the image or title above to download a PDF paper on the place and practice of Prophecy, Teaching, and Preaching in the church
What exactly is Paul saying in Romans 9:3 when he confesses he’d rather be cut off from Christ on account of his own people?
Resources Related to Romans (1-8)
ROMANS The LETTER: STRUCTURE & CONTENT
Paul’s letter proclaims the gospel of Jesus as i) the only source of salvation, and therefore it is also ii) the only basis of assurance for, and unity among, the varied members of Rome’s churches (which consisted of Greek, non-Greek, and Jewish believers in the Lord Jesus). Paul warns against investing confidence in any so-called “alternative” source of unity or transformation.
BACKGROUND TO PAUL’S LETTER TO THE ROMANS
CLICK to download a PDF that outlines some of the background to Pau’s letter to the Roman Churches.
ROMANS 1-8 OVERVIEW
Download a PDF overview of Romans 1-8
CLICK on the image above to download a section-by-section summary of Romans 1-8. We’ll eventually add an overview for Romans 9-16 before we cover that later in the year.
A READ-MAP FOR ROMANS 1-3
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DOWNLOAD the PDF A5 booklet that provides a read map to the closely argued chapters 1-3 in Romans.
LIVING BY THE SPIRIT
vERSUS THE FLESH
(A READ MAP FOR ROMANS 1-8)
Threaded through Paul's letter is a discussion of life "according to the FLESH" in contrast to life "according to theSPIRIT". These phrases are applied to Jesus (ch1), Abraham (ch4), as well as to believers (ch8). This little booklet is aread-map to how this thread is followed through Romans 1-8. DOWNLOAD booklet
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A READING DIAGRAM TO HELP NAVIGATE ROMANS 5:12-21
Romans 5:12-21 can be a bit confusing as Paul keeps “pausing” his main argument, to make an “aside”. This diagram PDF sets out how Paul’s main argument relates to his brief “asides”
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A DIAGRAM Comparing THE EXPERIENCES DESCRIBED BY PAUL IN Romans ch 7 & 8
FOLLOW THIS LINK to download the PDF comparing what Paul has to say about life in the FLESH vs life in The SPIRIT.
OTHER RESOURCES:
LINKS & ARTICLES
Paul’s letter to the Roman’s looms large in both the conversion and ongoing discipleship of many believers. It provokes many questions for us concerning theological truths such as Justification and righteousness, what kind of moral transformation believers can expect, the relationship between Christians and God’s purposes for the Jewish nation, and how we should relate to others both within and beyond the Church community.
Below is a list of various resources that might help us grapple with the questions Paul’s letter raises.
A GLOSSARY FOR KEY TERMS IN PAUL’S LETTERS
CLICK the image below for a series of blog posts by Rev Dr Lionel Windsor that very helpfully explain the meaning of several key theological terms Paul uses in his letter to the Romans. You may wish to keep returning to these posts as a refresher. OR perhaps you could write a summary and pop it in the front of your bible.
CLICK the image for a Glossary of key theological terms that Paul uses in Romans.
CONTRARY TO NATURE?
SAME-SEX SEXUAL ACTIVITY IN ROMANS 1:26-27
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Romans 1:26-27 contains the apostle Paul’s most well-known critique of same-sex sexual practice, labeling it as “unnatural”.
How are we to understand Paul’s comments about same-sex sexual activity? What purpose lies behind Paul’s words?
Romans 1:26-27 forms part of a parallel critique Paul makes of BOTH pagan sexual practice (1:26-27) and Jewish sexual practice (2:22). Paul’s aim is to establish that the Jewish Law is ultimately impotent and powerless to effect moral transformation. This leaves both the Gentile and the Jew equally under the power of sin (Rom 3:9).
Preston Sprinkle’s book “DOES THE BIBLE SUPPORT SAME SEX MARRIAGE” explores some of the same details that I mention in the PDF above. One chapter specifically explores Romans 1:26-27.
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WHAT PLACE DOES/DOESN’T THE LAW HAVE?
CLICK image to download a PDF info page reflecting on the Law in Romans.
GOD’S WORK ISN’T
JUST A “SILVER LINING”
HIDDEN WITHIN THE CLOUD
OF OUR SUFFERINGS
(Romans 8)
FOLLOW THIS LINK to a really helpful article by Mikey Lynch warning about some of the pastoral missteps we can make when applying Romans 8:28-29 to one another’s sufferings.
RELATED TEACHING:
Below are curated some other teaching recordings (new and old) and some answers to submitted Questions from Q&A that might complement your explanation of Romans.
SUBMIT A QUESTION ON CHAPTERS 1-8 of ROMANS
Submit a Question for Romans 1-8. The ministry team may either write or record answers to questions, or point to more substantial resources that may be of help.
“Meme” slides
The Roman Mis-directed TRUST in THE Law
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“Hijack” SLIDES:
indwelT by sin/Spirit
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