![]() All of Paul’s teaching of God’s election and right to choose does not diminish man’s responsibility.Ģ. Again, we cannot neglect the emphasis on personal responsibility. There must be a radical submission to the righteousness of God, putting away our own righteousness. People cannot come to Jesus without the right information about the gospel, but information alone is not enough to save anyone. They also had a moral problem: they have not submitted to the righteousness of God. Seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God: Israel had a lack of knowledge. Plainly put, by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified ( Romans 3:20).ĭ. Paul ably demonstrated in the first several chapters of Romans how futile this is. Establish their own righteousness: This effort shows Israel’s lack of knowledge and that they are ignorant of God’s righteousness. “At least they have a zeal for God,” Paul says.Ĭ. It’s remarkable that Paul found something good to say about these Jewish people who persecuted him so mercilessly. Saul of Tarsus was a notorious persecutor of Christians before Jesus confronted him on the road to Damascus ( Acts 9:1-20). ![]() Zeal for God, but not according to knowledge: This is a perfect description of Paul himself before his conversion. They have plenty of zeal but little knowledge. This is where so many religious people - even sincere Christians - go astray. I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God: Paul will readily recognize that Israel has a zeal for God but he also sees that it is zeal not according to knowledge. Paul’s heart’s desire also translated into concrete action: prayer to God for Israel. Paul does not rejoice that they have stumbled at that stumbling stone ( Romans 9:32). Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel: Paul again feels compelled to relate his heart regarding his fellow Jews. ![]() For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.Ī. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. ![]() ( Romans 10:1-3) Israel’s refusal to submit to the righteousness of God.īrethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. Israel’s rejection of the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ.ġ. Throughout each study, you'll be encouraged to read through the corresponding book in the New Testament at least once during the course of 40 days.ĭesigned for use with the Romans: In the Grip of Grace Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.A. A true understanding of grace should not shackle us to works but liberate us to live in the presence of Christ.Įach of the studies in this series, taught by a different pastor or Bible teacher on a specific book of the Bible, is designed to help you more actively engage with God's Word by understanding its background and culture and applying it in a fresh way to your life. When we truly understand the power of grace, it sets us free from having to do good, so that we can do good. The call to live in fellowship with each other and with Christ.The grand story-from creation to restoration-that we're all a part of.The battle we're still in, and the hope we have despite the lies of the enemy.The amazing reality and availability of God's grace.Throughout the study, you'll explore the book of Romans with Max to gain a deeper understanding of its context and content, focusing on central truths such as: In this six-session Bible study (DVD/video streaming not included)-the first of the 40 Days Through the Book series-Max Lucado welcomes you and your group into the knowledge and freedom of grace with his exploration of Paul's letter to the Roman church. The apostle Paul unpacks the power of grace in a way that can completely change your life. The core idea of the book of Romans is that we are saved from sin by the grace of Christ.
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