Dive into the first 7 chapters of this iconic letter from the apostle Paul to the church in Rome in order to engage with Paul’s thoughts on the problem of humanity, God’s response to the problem, and how the Christian life is to be lived.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Romans has been the most influential book in the New Testament when it comes to the theology of the church. Dive into the first 7 chapters of this iconic letter from the apostle Paul to the church in Rome in order to engage with Paul’s thoughts on the problem of humanity, God’s response to the problem, and how the Christian life is to be lived. Romans is Paul’s thorough presentation of what it means to be a Christian, making it the perfect candidate for a small group study.
A faithful reading of God’s Word leads to a faithful response from God’s people. The Shaped by Scripture series teaches a simple, engaging method of studying the Bible that will lead to honest interpretation and a changed relationship with God.
Rev. Doug Ward is the lead pastor of Mundelein Church of the Nazarene in suburban Chicago, where he has pastored for more than fifteen years. He previously pastored in Marshall, Texas, and Newton, Kansas. Doug is also an adjunct professor of biblical literature at Olivet Nazarene University, where he has taught for more than a decade. He is an elder and serves as the director of ministerial development on the Chicago Central District for the Church of the Nazarene.
