This study was presented in the August 2013 Bible conference in Southern California.Though Corinth was a “problem church” for Paul, how thankful we ought to be for them, for without their problems and questions, we would not have the answers and guidance provided in this wonderful letter. As with all the epistles, the challenge is to lay hold of the character of Christ. We are to be “transformed by the renewing of [our] minds” (Rom 12:2), and to “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phi 2:5).
Key verses for this study:
- “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1Co 2:2 and
- “Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you are truly unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.” 1Co 5:7
Gene Cunningham - July 10, 2003
Romans #13
From Series: "Romans"
The book of Romans is the most complete set of Christian doctrines in the Bible. It's necessary to grasp for our spiritual growth and renewal. Romans presents all theology as stemming from the fact of Jesus Christ's crucifixion burial and resurrection. In this sense the whole counsel of God - concepts from all of scripture - is represented in this book. Its over-riding theme is justification by faith (Rom 1:16-17).