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.
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.
An Introduction to the Book of Esther
The book of Esther is most unique in the Hebrew Bible. God is never mentioned. It tells the story of a Persian queen who rises to power amid scandal and danger. The narrative confronts us with difficult questions about the choices of those who claim to be God’s people. Is it possible to learn anything about God from the book of Esther?
Election: A Survey of Romans 9:1-29
In the first eight chapters of Romans, Paul has shown that there is ‘no distinction’ between Jews and gentiles. But all of this raises questions: Does Paul no longer care about the Hebrew people that he is part of? And how can God be faithful to his covenant people if he is now working primarily among gentiles rather than Jews?
Glory: A Survey of Romans 8:18-39
There are two certainties in the Christian life: suffering and glory. In Romans 8, Paul highlights aspects of both.
Life: A Survey of Romans 8:1-17
Believers have been set free from the law! Learn more about Romans 8:1-17.
Released: A Survey of Romans 7:1-25
In Romans 7, Paul shows how the law increases the trespass, and he will show how sin, as an enslaving power, uses the law to accomplish its own ends.
The Weeping Prophet: A Summary of Jeremiah’s Life
Jeremiah ben Hilkiah (before 627 BC – after 585 BC) is one of the more famous prophets of the Old Testament. God sent him to the Kingdom of Judah to warn them of judgment. Jeremiah prophesied during the chaotic years…
Guest Post | The Law of Moses and the Christian: A Critical Evaluation of the Reformed and Progressive Covenantal View of the Law
The purpose of this article is to compare two of the more prominent theological systems, namely, the reformed covenantal view and the progressive covenantal view.
Dominion: A Survey of Romans 6:1-23
Author’s note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series about the book of Romans. To see other Romans resources, click here. For Jews living in the city of Rome, Paul’s assertions at the end of Romans 6 were…
