Exploring how people have interpreted Romans through the ages is a good lens to view the history of Christianity itself. Compare what Paul writes in Romans to what theologians like Augustine, Luther and Calvin say in trying to understand Paul in their time. At the end of this study you will have a more informed commitment to Paul's radical vision of God's relationship to both Christians and Jews and to their relationship to each other, thanks to the "love of God in Christ Jesus."

The weekly video segments first present text read aloud against a backdrop of a wide variety of church settings followed by a conversation between a church historian and a church theologian about the text. The second weekly video is led by storyteller, Michael Williams, who shares snapshot views of how Romans has been read through history.

Schedule (All sessions at 10:30am)

• Sept. 8     1. An Orientation to Romans
• Sept. 15   2. The Righteousness of God and the Faith of Jesus
• Sept. 22   3. Abraham, Father of All
• Sept. 29   4. No class meeting.
• Oct. 6       5. Christ, the New Adam
• Oct. 13     6. Sin, Law, and Grace
• Oct. 20     7. Divine Purpose and Human Responsibility
• Oct. 27     8. The Salvation of Israel and the Nations
• Nov. 3      9. Love and Humility Are the Making of God's Kingdom

Additional Information

Books will be available at the church and cost $11.

The study book for this class will be: Pamela M. Eisenbaum. Invitation to Romans: A Short-Term DISCIPLE Bible Study. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2006.

To register, contact Rev. Dr. Brian White at brian@andersonfirst.org!