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Romans 6 “was written between 56 and 57 C.E. (Common Era)” (bible.org). Paul is the author of Romans and is writing to the Christian believer. We know he is writing to the Christian because it says so in Romans 6:1-2, “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it?”. The second part of Romans 6:2 states that “we who died to sin still live in it” only those who have accepted Christ and “died to sin”…

Augustine is more concerned with the ideal state achieving those ends. The means of achieving those ends are not as important. A monarchy would be the preferable style of government. Augustine does not disapprove of democracy or aristocracy. A monarchy most resembles the relationship people have with God. A monarch is single ruler with great prestige and importance, that similar to how the church teaches about God. It would help with state legitimacy and reinforce the idea of God's role in…

The discussion of this exegetical paper will explore Galatians 4:1-7. This passage is rather short; however its contents are deep and meaningful. The paper will examine the words of Paul from the rhetoric and literary point of view, and consider the historical context and the background of the Galatians to whom the author speaks. Besides, the discussion will view the passage not as a separate statement, but in a combination with the ones around it. Finally, from the literary point of view, the…

INTRODUCTION The Statement of the Problem When it comes to the will of God, is there one perfect will for a person’s life? If there is one perfect will, how does one find it or what happens if one misses it? With so many decisions in life, both major and minor, will a person be permanently damaged or at least hindered if they don’t find that one will for their life? Does God’s will include the various decisions a person might make, however, and is it bigger than just one perfect will? How…

We live in the world with so many views and teaching and any every that it is hard to know what is right and wrong for some people. With know what is is about the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and culture can be very viable information help guide us in the right in in our day to day walk with the lord and help. Keep us away from false teaching. Romans chapter 1-8 is a great starting point for all of this it covers the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and…

Romans 1-8 was written by the Apostle Paul, between the years of 56-57 A.D. During the book of Romans chapters 1-8, there are several topics covered; to include The Natural World, Human Identity, Human Relationships, and Culture. Paul’s word inspired numerous of believers to understand the true fundamentals and foundations of the Christian faith by informing them salvation is obtained through faith in God. “Paul teaches about the sinful nature of all men in the eyes of God, justification by…

Parallels between Romans and Galatians While it may seem quite evident, the first parallel between Romans and Galatians is their author: Paul. While written to different churches and regions, both letters are addressed to Christians. Romans is a systematic and in-depth explaination of the gospel: man’s sin and his need for salvation, then the process of santification in the believers life, a look of the sovereignty of God as He works throughout Israel’s past, present, and future, and the…

The letter to the Romans was written by Paul in order to address and clarify his theology. Paul wanted the Romans to have a clear understanding of his Gospel which was from God. The Letter was written around fifty five and fifty eight AD (Gorman 340). Around this time it was believed that Claudius expelled the Jews because of their fighting regarding “Chrestus” a debate about the Messiah (Gorman 340). With the Jews gone the Gentiles took over the Roman church and advanced their leadership skills…

Acts chapter 16 contains a story of an unnamed slave-girl who was following Paul and Silas. When read with a feminist interpretation, the seemingly minor text revealed unique and problematic power differentials between the girl and the other characters. Every character in the story used the girl for a purpose, which illustrated the power differentials. The spirit of divination that possessed her used her to speak through, the apostle Paul used her by casting out her spirit, the owners used…

As I read the book of Romans strange things started happening to me. The day before class I set out to look for the new Iphone. On my trip out I came across a girl that I’ve never met before and she had a special message for my husband she told me to tell him “ They don’t blame him for Baileys death and they want him to come around and want to meet his family and his kids.” This girl happened to be the younger sister of one of his best friends Bailey…. Before Devin turned 21 he and Bailey were…