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BIBL 110 R EFLECTIVE R EADING T EMPLATE Reflective Reading Passage: Romans 8:31-39 Use this template and the course texts The Inquisitive Christ and Approaching the New Testament to record brief notes for each step of the reflective reading process . Step One: Prepare Use this space to understand the key elements of context to your passage. Consulting and citing Approaching the New Testament , please complete the contextual information according to the information found in the course textbook: By consulting and citing Approaching the New Testament, who is the author of this biblical book (in 2-3 sentences)? Romans was written by the Apostle Paul in 57 AD, to everyone in Rome, both Jew and Gentile. Paul wrote Romans from Corinth during his third ministry. By consulting and citing Approaching the New Testament , when was this biblical book written (in 1 sentence)? Romans was written by Paul in 57 AD By consulting and citing Approaching the New Testament , what is the overall theme of the book (in 2-3 sentences)? The main themes of Romans are sin and judgment, as well as redemption and restoration. There is a heavy focus on believers and how we are forgiven. The first part of the book focuses on sin and the law, while the second part of the book focuses on Christ’s sacrifice and the forgiveness of sins Step Two: Read Utilizing either a translation of choice or creating a paraphrase of your own, use this space to re-write the full passage of scripture. Please do not copy and paste from an existing translation, but rather, write out the passage word-by-word in order to slowly reflect on the content. Page 1 of 3

BIBL 110 “What shall we as believers say back to these things? With God on our side, who can oppose us? Will not the God who did not spare his son, but gave him up for us, provided our every need? Who can condemn those God has chosen to be righteous? Who is the accuser? No one, because Christ Jesus who died for us and was raised from the dead sits with the Father in Heaven and intercedes for us. Who could take us away from Christ’s love? Can hardship or prejudice, or hunger or nakedness or the sword? No, for it has been written: We constantly face death for your sake; we are like sheep led to slaughter. In all of this, we are held to be more than conquers in Christ Jesus who loved us. I am convinced that nothing, not angels or demons, not the present or future, not death or life, neither anything in all creation will be able to part us from God’s love through Christ Jesus the Lord. Step Three: Reflect Use this space to answer the following questions. Consult The Inquisitive Christ for insight into pertinent Gospel texts. If there is dialogue in the passage, who is speaking (in 1 complete sentence)? Paul is speaking to the Rome about how sin has been overcome through the love and sacrifice of Jesus What questions are asked in the passage? Please list all questions located in the passage. Paul is rhetorically asking what can separate us from Christ How would you answer each of the questions asked (in at least 3 sentences)? The answer is that no one can separate us from God, if we believe that Christ is Lord and died for our sins What words or phrases stand out to you, and why? Are any words/themes repeated? If so, share why you think there is repetition. Please answer with at least 3 sentences. It really stands out to me that nothing can separate us from Christ. It is comforting and inspiring to know that no one can take me away from Christ love because God has chosen me since before the foundations of the world were laid to be with him and glorify him. Page 2 of 3

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