A Gentle Ramble Through the Bible - Class 160

 


Romans (Part 3)

Paul has something of a reputation for anti-Semitism. We hit a few of those passages today. We look at them through the lens of Paul’s deeply held Jewish roots and his understanding of the role of the Law.

We also talk about works vs grace. And we discover that the Greek word for grace is charis, literally the charisma of God. That opens up a whole new vista of what “grace” might mean for us.

Lastly we examine what Paul might mean when he talks about Jesus dying for the benefit of the wicked and reconciling us to God. There’s a lot to unpack here.

We cover Romans 3:27-6:23.

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube. More info at EversBibleClass.com.

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