And Then We Came to Romans - Teaching Guide

And Then We Came to Romans: A Study of Paul’s ‘Weighty and Strong’ Letter

 

Following a treacherous sea voyage, culminating with a shipwreck, Acts reports in a rather anti-climactic, matter-of-fact manner that Paul and his companions “came to Rome” (28:14, 16). The title of this study of Paul’s famed letter to the Romans is a play upon that turn of phrase.

 

As it happens, Romans follows Acts in the New Testament canon. Though significantly shorter in length than Acts, Romans is the longest letter composed by Paul that has been preserved for our instruction and edification.

 

And teach and challenge it does! Generations of Christians have turned to Romans, a “weighty and strong letter” (see 2 Corinthians 10:10), to learn of salvation through Christ and of life in him. In this 13-week study, we will journey through Romans from beginning to end section by section. Having done so, we have a fuller grasp of how this letter flows and what this letter teaches, and we, in turn, will rejoice and be glad that we came to Romans.

 

This teaching guide contains Bible Comments on each selected passage in Romans as well as two sets of Teaching Plans to lead an adult group. This resource also contains a teaching plan for youth leaders to guide a discussion of Romans with students.