Theological Study Questions on the Book of Romans
The idea for such a list comes from the time of Jonathan Edwards and Asahel Nettleton, when it was common for theological students to study and answer questions. A student who can thoughtfully address each of these questions will be well prepared to understand and teach the book of Romans.
Read Military History: Six Reasons
Military history can be absolutely riveting. Filled with stories of vast armies and dramatic battles, it can be hard to put the book down. Military history can also be quite depressing, especially when page after page depicts suffering. Despite this tension, I believe that military history is both important and valuable to read.
Judge In Thyself (John Flavel)
Affections are too costly to bestow
Upon the fair-faced nothings here below.
The eagle scorns to fall down from on high
(The proverb saith) to catch the silly fly.
And can a Christian leave the face of God,
T’ embrace th’ earth, or doat upon a clod?
Saved: A Survey of Romans 9:30 – 10:21
Israel’s unbelief causes Paul deep grief and raises a serious theological question: how can God remain faithful to his promises when his chosen nation is apostate? Paul now approaches the issue from the perspective of human responsibility. Israel’s unbelief is not only within God’s sovereign plan, but also a matter for which they are accountable.
