Paul presents Abraham, the father of the Jewish nation, as an example of faith. Can Abraham be father to the gentiles as well? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 4:16-25 and Genesis 17:1-22.
Paul ask whether or not salvation can come to someone who isn’t one of God’s chosen people. Can it? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 4:9-15 and Genesis 15:1-6 and 17:23-27.
Paul says Abraham’s faith was attributed to him as if it were righteousness. How can that be? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 4:1-8 and Psalm 32.
Paul talks about a “law of faith.” What’s that? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 3:27-31 and Matthew 5:17-48.
Paul talks about a propitiatory. What is that and what does it have to do with salvation? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 3:21-26 and Exodus 25:10-22.
What’s the use of salvation if our life is still tough? Aren’t good people rewarded with an easy life? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 3:9-20 and Psalm 53.
So if the Jew isn’t saved because of his lineage going back to Abraham, what’s the use of being a Jew? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 3:1-8 and Psalm 51.
Aren’t the Jews still saved because they’re God’s chosen people? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 2:17-29 and Ezekiel 36:16-38.
If the gospel is God’s righteousness revealed, why don’t we see it? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 1:18-32 and Luke 18:9-14.
Paul, in his textbook on theology, tells us the essence of the gospel. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 1:16-17 and Genesis 3:1-13.
Paul tells the Romans he wants to visit them to give them grace and encourage them to faith. What is the relationship between grace and the obedience of faith? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 1:8-15 and Deuteronomy ...
As Paul starts the book of Romans, he spends time to tell the Romans who Jesus is and what the gospel is. Why is that so important? Let’s find out together as we read Romans 1:1-7 and Genesis 6.
As Acts closes, Paul quotes Isaiah 6. It’s a depressing passage about the lack of response to God’s word. Why talk about that? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 28:23-30 and Isaiah 6.
God moves and accomplishes his purpose in spreading the gospel. Does he do that through planning and painstaking detail? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 28:11-22 and Genesis 37. #GodsAccomplishment #Acts28 #Genesis37 ...
Publius was a political leader in Malta, who provided care for 276 shipwreck victims for three months. Why would he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 28:1-10 and Joshua 2:1-24.
Paul, although a prisoner, protects his party, the other prisoners, the merchantmen, the Roman soldiers and the sailors. How does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 27:21-44 and Genesis 41:37-57.
In a second travelogue, Luke describes the sea as an obstacle to Paul getting where he wanted to go. Is this the only place that happens? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 27:1-20 and Psalm 93.
Paul finishes his testimony and says to Agrippa, “Do you believe? I know you believe!” So did Agrippa believe? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 26:19-32 and Isaiah 42:1-9.
Paul tells the story of his conversion for the third time but he adds a new piece of information. What was that new information? Why was it important here? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 26:1-18.
Festus asks King Herod Agrippa II to help him write the letter explaining Paul’s case to Caesar. What was so important about the letter? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 25:13-27 and Ezra 6.
As things progress, Paul appeals to have his case brought directly to Caesar Nero. Why would Paul do that? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 25:1-12 and Esther 7.
Paul defends himself to Felix by addressing the accusations. So what did he say? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 24:10-27 and Jeremiah 26:1-15.
Luke says the high priest brought a lawyer named Tertullius to present the case against Paul. Why bring a lawyer? What was so important about that? Let’s find out together as we read Acts 24:1-9 and Daniel 6:1-18.