Ancient Rome was a society very much like our own: pluralistic, violent, sexually fritzed, and hostile to Christianity. To the church in that culture, Paul wrote his most personal and systematic view of Christian theology, a letter that is as relevant today as the day it was written. We will explore the themes of Romans, following the relentlessly methodical progression of the book from one end to the other. This will be an in-depth study of Romans and the theological issues it raises, focusing both on Paul's theology and on the implications for Christians in modern America. Students should be prepared to engage in Bible study, outside reading, and class discussion.
Below is the list of topics that may be covered.
| Subject | Reading | |
| Ancient Rome and Paul's Letter | Rom. 1:1-17 | |
| General Revelation | Rom. 1:18-23 | |
| The Universality of Sin | Rom. 3:9-18 | |
| Justification | Rom. 3:20-28 | |
| Saving Faith | Rom. 4:1-25 | |
| Peace with God | Rom. 5:1-21 | |
| Sanctification | Rom. 6:12-14 | |
| Consolation | Rom. 8:18-39 | |
| Predestination | Rom. 9:7-29 | |
| Transformation and Renewal | Rom. 12:1-2 | |
| Christian Living | ||
| Summary and Conclusion | ||
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11/23/97