3-30-25 - Biblical-Literacy

Mark Lanier began a new series on Romans. Today’s focus merged how to study an Epistle and began an introduction into the book of Romans.

1. How to study Romans, an Epistle, in 8 basic steps.

 Historical context

 Literary context

 Textual analysis

 Paragraph exegesis

 Theological analysis

 Application

 Mix-in others

 Constant ongoing reflection

2. The occasion of the letter - Mark explains historical context that result in the church in Rome consisting of both Jewish and Gentile Christians with an appeal for unity.

3. The opening of Romans - Learn how Romans differs from Paul’s other epistles in his introduction which includes the author, recipients and a greeting.

Points for home

 God works through history

 Gospel is amazing news

 You are loved, called, and forgiven