Romans 1-8: Inescapable Questions Of Life

Every person at one time or another have asked themselves the questions that F Leroy Forlines describes as, “inescapable questions of life”. We all want to know if God exists. How can I have a relationship with God? What is my purpose? Who am I? How can I be truly happy? Where can we find these answers? Paul addresses several of these worldview components in Romans 1-8 as they relate to the natural world, human identity, human relationships and culture. The Natural World: We can see God in everything around us. The fields painted in gold and green or the mountains caps covered in white. God designed the ocean to only go so far allowing us to enjoy the beaches. The natural world is apparent in its beauty with a biblical view of scripture. Creation is designed to operate and organize together in such a manner that proves it was created by a superior architect. Genesis 1:1-31 talks about how God created the earth. All living things were created by Him. Romans 1:20 states, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse”. With these verses it clear, without an excuse, what God is like and that He is the creator of the natural world. …show more content…
The Bible gives clear guidance on how to be involved in relationships. It shows us not only how we are to act with one another, but also how to have a relationship with Christ. Our first acts of a relationship are found in Mark 12:30, “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind and with all your strength”. We are to put Him first above all else. Unfortunately, God gets put to the side and we wonder why our lives are in so much chaos. We are to treat others the way that we want to be treated. Treat them with kindness, patience, grace, and