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Romans

  1. Lesson One
    Romans as a Theological Treatise (Romans 1–6)
    22 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Romans as an Occasional Letter (Romans 9–11)
    19 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  3. Lesson Three
    The Real Difference (Romans 7–8)
    19 Activities
  4. Lesson Four
    Living out the Gospel in "Rome" (Romans 12–14)
    21 Activities
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    5 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    Author and Audience (Romans 15–16)
    22 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Romans The Real Difference (Romans 7–8) In Front | Workbook: Zeal Without Knowledge
Lesson 3, Activity 17

In Front | Workbook: Zeal Without Knowledge

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[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

We read Paul criticize a position he had held as a Pharisee:

Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge.
Romans 10:1-2 NIV

Paul appears to be referencing the years in his life where he actively persecuted Christians and, in this respect, it’s sobering. Paul really believed he was doing the right thing. He was a brilliant Bible scholar and a zealous believer. But, he got it wrong. If it could happen to him, it can happen to anyone.

  1. Where in your own life might you have more zeal than knowledge? 
  1. Are there times when you are more certain than you should be as to what it means to follow Jesus? Describe in your workbook. 
  1. Do your passion and Bible knowledge ever interfere with your goodwill for others and your focus on their best interest?