Session 3 - Palm Sunday study of Romans 1:16-17.

04-13-25 Biblical Literacy  Marks continued the study of the book of Romans by focusing on Chapter 1 vs 16 & 17 and Paul and his family life long movements and the influence that each of the places he lived and the influences each location had on his life, his person and influences on his character. God died for our sins. The most simple thing about the Gospel is Christ Died for our sins. The most profound thing about the Gospel is Christ died for our sins. Paul grew up in Tarsus, which was a major intellectual center and traveled the area as a child and as a God- fearing adult. Those travels shaped his persona and his deep belief and praise for the Christ that he came to know beyond well. Mark focused On:  The literary context of Romans 1:16-17 Dissecting Romans 1:16-17  The Impact of Romans 1:16-17 Good writing habits were discussed relative to the introduction content, omit needless words, brevity, completeness, conciseness, while focusing on each word. The lesson continues with the techniques that are needed to deliver an argument that is clear and lucid, briefly set forth in a methodical way, and have the following qualities, brevity, completeness and conciseness. Mark discusses, in detail, the use of the key words in Romans 1:16 & 17, Gospel, Power and Righteousness. Get Ready for Easter Weekend;  “For the word of the Cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being Saved it is the POWER OF GOD” 1-Cor 1:18