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Romans
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Lesson OneRomans as a Theological Treatise (Romans 1–6)22 Activities|2 Assessments
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Romans 1–6
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In | Introduction to Romans
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In | Adam and Christ
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In | Workbook: Adam and Christ
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In | Abraham and Christ, Part 1
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In | Workbook: Abraham and Christ
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In | Abraham and Christ, Part 2
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In | Workbook: Deuteronomy and Romans
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In | Justification: An Introduction
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In | Workbook: Justification in Romans
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Behind | Onsite: Romans' Commercial and Legal Terms - View from Corinth's Bema
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Behind | Slavery in the Roman Empire
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Behind | Slavery and the Old Testament
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Behind | Judgment and Justification
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Behind | God Doesn't Let Anything Go
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In Front | Justification by Faith: Sola Fide
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In Front | Justification and His Righteousness
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In Front | Justification Goes East and West
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In Front | The Profound Impact of Romans
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In Front | Workbook: The Importance of Romans
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson TwoRomans as an Occasional Letter (Romans 9–11)19 Activities|2 Assessments
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Romans 9–11
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In | A Letter for Jews and Gentiles, Part 2
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In | Mystery and Unity
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In | The Diagnosis of the Problem
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In | Romans as the “Summary of All Christian Doctrine”? Part 2
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Behind | The Church in Rome
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Behind | Jews in Rome
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Behind | The Olive Tree and the Remnant
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Behind | Olive Trees as Imagery
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In Front | Church Today: Jews and Gentiles
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In Front | God Created a World of Gentiles
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In Front | Jewish People and Church History
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In Front | Ecclesiology
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In Front | Eschatology
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In Front | Evangelism
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In Front | Ethics and the State of Israel
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In Front | Jewish and Christian Holy Days: Dr. Dan Juster
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson ThreeThe Real Difference (Romans 7–8)19 Activities
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Romans 7–8
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In | Workbook: Slavery and Righteousness
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In | Slavery and Righteousness, Part 1
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In | Slavery and Righteousness, Part 2
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In | Romans: Relationship and Covenant
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In | Workbook: Peace in Romans
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In | The Familial Metaphor of Adoption
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In | Paul and the Family of Believers
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In | The Holy Spirit in Paul
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In | Workbook: The Holy Spirit in Paul
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Behind | Adoption and God's Household
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Behind | The "Groaning" Cosmos
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Behind | Spirit and the Groaning Creation
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In Front | Rethinking "Worship"
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In Front | Spiritual Intuition in Context
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In Front | Workbook: Zeal Without Knowledge
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In Front | Workbook: Slavery and Freedom
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson FourLiving out the Gospel in "Rome" (Romans 12–14)21 Activities|5 Assessments
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Romans 12–14
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In | Workbook: Written in the Past to Teach Us
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In | Nature and the Law
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In | Idolatry and Immorality
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In | Workbook: Worship in a Material World
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In | Unity and Love
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In | Workbook: Loving God, Loving Others
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Behind | Aristotle on "Nature" and "Law"
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Behind | Workbook: Wisdom and Idolatry, Part 2
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Behind | Workbook: Unnatural Acts and Degrading Passions
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Behind | Unnatural Acts and Degrading Passions, Part 2
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Behind | Social and Religious Realism
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Behind | Nero: A Case Study in Narcissism
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Behind | Onsite: Emperor Worship - Augustus' Temple in Ostia, Italy
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Behind | Workbook: Paying Taxes
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Behind | Submission to Rome?!
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In Front | Workbook: Parallels with Ancient Rome
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In Front | Living in "Rome" Today
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In Front | The Church in Society: Dr. Andrea Zaki
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson FiveAuthor and Audience (Romans 15–16)22 Activities
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Romans 15–16
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In | Echoes from Earlier Letters
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In | Workbook: Echoes from Earlier Letters
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In | Contexts of Romans
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In | Romans 5 and 8 as Bookends, Part 1
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In | Workbook: Romans 5 and 8 as Bookends
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In | Romans 6 and 7: Inside the Bookends
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In | Workbook: Romans 6 and 7: Inside the Bookends
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In | Literary Structures
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In | Romans' Conclusion
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Behind | Jews Expelled Because of Chrestus
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Behind | Submission to Rome?
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Behind | Shelakhim
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Behind | 360 View: Ostia - Trade Associations
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In Front | Workbook: Original Sin in Western and Eastern Christianity, Part 1
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In Front | Workbook: Original Sin in Western and Eastern Christianity, Part 2
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In Front | Workbook: Reflection on Original Sin
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In Front | To the Ends of the Earth . . .
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In Front | . . . with Colleagues in Ministry
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In Front | Workbook: Guiding Questions - Romans
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Wrap-Up
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity|1 Assessment
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Lesson 5, Activity 21
In Front | Workbook: Guiding Questions – Romans
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[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]
Objective: To begin to appreciate the main themes and interrelatedness of the Bible, the relevance of its ancient cultural context and the contemporary implications of each of its parts. These questions are to be answered at the completion of the lessons for each book, providing an opportunity to summarize your observations while reading and engaging the exercises and lectures.
- What has this book revealed about God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)? Include metaphors, characteristics and the mission of God as it unfolds.
- What has this book revealed about God’s people, their relationship with God and each other and their role and mission in the world? Include metaphors, mission, ethics, worship, “living by faith,” etc.
- How does this New Testament book echo Old Testament Scripture? Include typology, promises, predictions and the overall history of redemption.
- How does God’s revelation in this book engage (and challenge) cultural and literary forms? Take into account the genres of Scripture and comparisons with extra-biblical parallels. Consider the divine and human dimensions of God’s Word.
- In what ways has God spoken to you in your journey through this book?