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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 Author and Audience (Romans 15–16) In | Romans 5 and 8 as Bookends, Part 1
Lesson 5, Activity 6

In | Romans 5 and 8 as Bookends, Part 1

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Romans contains some of Paul’s most compelling rhetoric. Chapters 5–8 in particular may be the most beloved (and difficult) part of any of his letters. The meaning of this part of the letter is one of the most debated portions of the Bible. Mapping it out can be helpful for getting at its meaning. We can start by noting the two “bookends”—Romans 5:1-11 and Romans 8:18-39—that Paul uses to frame these four chapters.

Read Romans 5:1-11 and 8:18-39.

As you read, perhaps you noticed how Romans 5:1-11 and 8:18-39 mirror each in their content. Dr. Douglas Moo has mapped the appearance of key words and phrases in each bookend.

Key Words and Phrases5:1-118:18-39
The love of God/Christ5:5, 88:35, 39
Justify5:1, 98:30, 33
Glory 5:28:18-21, 30
Hope5:2, 4, 58:20, 24, 25
Tribulation/Suffering5:38:18, 35
Save5:9, 108:24
Endurance/Perseverance5:3, 48:25

Table quoted from: Douglas J. Moo, Romans, 2000, p. 272.