Christ Church Studies

Romans is a book of profound theology, rigorous logic, and sophisticated interpretation. For this reason, it is remarkable that Paul concludes his letter by speaking very plainly and personally to specific people. How fitting, for the gospel isn’t just about ideas, but about how God binds people to himself and binds us to one another in love.

Paul tells us to "welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you," and in these summary words expresses the fundamental ethic of the gospel. Though we have made ourselves unworthy, God in Christ has welcomed us; in thankfulness, we ought to welcome one another, and in doing so, bear witness to the beauty and goodness of God's own nature.

Paul tells us to “welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you,” and in these summary words expresses the fundamental ethic of the gospel. Though we have made ourselves unworthy, God in Christ has welcomed us; in thankfulness, we ought to welcome one another, and in doing so, bear witness to the beauty and goodness of God’s own nature.

In modern America, we are well acquainted with the language of rights. Claims and competitions over individual rights dominate our public conversations over right and wrong. In Romans 14, however, Paul challenges the way Christians ought to think about rights, instructing us to consider instead our responsibilities toward one another.

In modern America, we are well acquainted with the language of rights. Claims and competitions over individual rights dominate our public conversations over right and wrong. In Romans 14, however, Paul challenges the way Christians ought to think about rights, instructing us to consider instead our responsibilities toward one another.

How ought we to live together in light of the gospel of Christ? In this session, we focus on how Christians are a community marked by justice and love, a community that gives to people what they are owed--not out of obligation, but out of love.

How ought we to live together in light of the gospel of Christ? In this session, we focus on how Christians are a community marked by justice and love, a community that gives to people what they are owed–not out of obligation, but out of love.

Many have written extensively on the subject of giving and receiving gifts and the role it plays in human society. The apostle Paul is likewise fascinated by The Gift, specifically in the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ. In this session we explore how a person rightly receives that gift and how we are meant to respond.

Many have written extensively on the subject of giving and receiving gifts and the role it plays in human society. The apostle Paul is likewise fascinated by The Gift, specifically in the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ. In this session we explore how a person rightly receives that gift and how we are meant to respond.

Paul, in Romans 11, concludes his dense, scripturally rich meditation on the people of Israel and the purposes of God. He announces that God shall not abandon his chosen people, and though God’s historical plan is shrouded in mystery, he is overwhelmed by the glory of God. In this session, we look with Paul’s astonishment at the wisdom and ways of God.