Grace in the Word
The Book of Romans
Welcome to the Grace in the Word
Reading Plan
Over the next six weeks, you are invited to take part in a journey called Grace in the Word – The Book of Romans.
Paul’s letter to the Romans gives us a rich and comprehensive picture of several foundational aspects of the Christian faith. Paul’s hope for this letter is to provide Christians who have already believed and trusted in Jesus an important reminder to keep their eyes on the message of the gospel. It is easy to accept the gospel when you say yes to Jesus and then forget how the gospel should shape our everyday lives. In this six-week study, we will focus on the truth of the gospel and how this message should inform every aspect of our lives.
Grace in the Word begins on September 9th.
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Romans – Week 4
Romans – Week 4
This week, Paul begins to focus on the argument about how salvation promised to the Gentiles means that they are part of God’s promise to the Jewish people that they are His. Paul encourages the Gentile people that if they have received Christ, they are also part of His chosen people. He explains how that should change how we live and respond to others.
This week, as you study Romans 10-12, reflect on what it means to be chosen by God and how that should transform the way you love and care for others.
Romans – Week 3
Romans – Week 3
This week marks week 3 for our Grace in the Word study of the book of Romans. This week, you will study chapters 7-9 of Paul’s letter to the Roman church. Specifically, Paul begins to center on the gift of the Holy Spirit. Paul clarifies that the Holy Spirit is our helper in fighting against the sinful nature we are so drawn towards.
This week, as you read through chapters 7-9, try to reflect on the Holy Spirit, how He has worked in and through your life, and how you might begin to open your mind, heart, and eyes towards Him in your daily life.
Romans Week 2
Romans – Week 2
Welcome to week 2 of our Grace in the Word study through the book of Romans. In this week’s study, you will read Romans 4-6. In these chapters, Paul outlines and defends the main truth of the gospel. We are without excuse not to know and decide based on our faith in Christ or our rejection of Him. The gospel truth is that through faith in Jesus we are made new, we are justified in our faith to a right relationship with God, and we are now welcomed to live with Christ forever. We pray that through your study this week, you may see the goodness of Jesus’ sacrifice and His gift of salvation to you and that it may reign in your heart and life.
Romans – Week 1
Romans – Week 1
This week, our church begins a journey through one of the most read, most studied, and most admired books of the New Testament. Of all of Paul’s epistles (letters), the Book of Romans is arguably his most famous. Why is that? This week, you will begin the journey of answering this question. This week take time to reflect on the background of this book (found in the beginning of your Grace in the Word book), study Paul’s first three chapters to the Roman church, and reflect on what his words show you about God. For additional background study, check out the Bible Project’s video and information about Romans.