Category: Romans

4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Setting the Scene for Romans 15:4 In Romans chapter 15, the scene is set in a humble meeting room in the city of Rome. The room is dimly…

11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Setting the Scene for Romans 12:11 In Romans chapter 12, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to the Christian community in Rome, offering them guidance on how to live a life that is pleasing to God. In verse 11, Paul…

5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, Setting the Scene for Romans 15:5 In Romans chapter 15, the apostle Paul is writing to the Christians in Rome, encouraging them to live in harmony and unity with one another. The…

15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” Setting the Scene for Romans 10:15 In Romans chapter 10, the apostle Paul is addressing the importance of preaching the gospel to all people. He sets the scene…

34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Setting the Scene for Romans 8:34 The scene in Romans 8:34 takes place in the heavenly realm, where Jesus Christ is seated at the right…

7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. Setting the Scene for Romans 16:7 In Romans chapter 16, the apostle Paul is writing a letter to the Christian community in Rome, sending greetings and commendations to various individuals.…

1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his…

1 I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. 3 “Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am…

1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Setting the Scene for Romans 8:1 The scene in Romans 8:1 is set in a small, dimly lit room in the city of Rome. The room is filled with a diverse group of individuals who have gathered for a bible study…

17 as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Setting the Scene for Romans 4:17 In Romans chapter 4, the apostle Paul is writing to…