LIVE: Introduction to the Letter to the Romans (Part 4/4)

Send us Fan MailRomans has a way of exposing what we actually believe and what we only assume. We kick off our Romans study by naming five tensions Paul refuses to dodge: law versus grace, faith versus obedience, the role of works, sanctification and the claim that grace promotes sin, and the mystery of divine sovereignty alongside real human responsibility. If you’ve ever wondered how justification by faith works in everyday life, this conversation gives you a clean starting point and a roadmap you can keep open beside your Bible. We also walk through a chapter by chapter outline of Romans, from the universal guilt and depravity of humanity (Romans 1 to 3), to the defense of salvation by grace through faith (Romans 3 to 5), to union with Christ and practical sanctification (Romans 6 to 8), to God’s dealings with Israel (Romans 9 to 11), and finally to the “shoe leather” application of gospel doctrine (Romans 12 to the end). Along the way, we talk about why Romans functions like a theological foundation for the church and why doctrine isn’t a cold word. For us, theology means knowing who God is. The conversation gets real about discipleship too. We challenge the habit of outsourcing every hard question to “my pastor” and encourage each other to study until we can answer with clarity and humility. The group closes with personal encouragement, prayer for believers around the world, and care for those who need support in the community. If you’re ready to read Romans slowly, carefully, and honestly, subscribe so you don’t miss the next session, share this with a friend who wants to grow, and leave a review to help others find the study. What’s the biggest question you’re bringing to Romans?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!