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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 Living out the Gospel in “Rome” (Romans 12–14) In | Workbook: Written in the Past to Teach Us
Lesson 4, Activity 3

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

Paul says, “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope” (Romans 15:4, NIV). One way we can allow the text to teach us is by letting it speak to our contemporary context from its own specific situation in history. In Romans, Paul addresses a number of subjects that were important to his audience, and many of these are especially important in our culture today. 

  1. Which of the following issues seem relevant to your time and place today? Explain.
  • Corrupt government leaders 
  • Nationalism
  • Sexual freedom 
  • Divisive politics
  • Complex national infrastructures
  • Marginalization of religious groups
  • Complex regional economies
  • Taxation 
  • Xenophobia