Romans 15: 1-13

In chapter 8 of Romans, Paul reaches a significant turning point that is in contrast to the previous chapter. The good news gets even better as he explains the mystery of the Holy Spirit, the indwelling of the Spirit in each believer, and the significance of that truth in the life of a Christian. The verses outlined in this paper guarantee us liberation from guilt, particularly the sentence of guilt. Paul shows us that we have freedom from punishment that is realized on the guilty. In addition, the Mosaic Law that showed us our sins and condemned us to death no longer applies to us. Indeed, the book of Romans explains that we are free by the grace of Jesus under the new law of Life and Peace.

Although it seems that Acts 15 and Galatians 2 record the same event, that is not the case. In the book of Acts, specifically Acts 15, Peter is in Jerusalem at the Jerusalem council. In Galatians 2, Paul speaks about his second journey to Jerusalem. The events that occurred in Galatians also relates to the events in Acts. The main question while analyzing both chapters is: Does it record the same event? There has been speculation that it is the same event told in both chapters, but it is evident that in Acts and Galatians, it tells the stories of different events. Both of these chapters detail similar happenings, but it is not the same event.

God revealed His love to Paul that even though all has sinned, His grace can lift them up with Christ for eternity. (Vs. 6-7)

In this paper, I will walk us through Paul’s perspective of the inheritance through faith of Jesus Christ. In order to achieve this, I will be discussing in the book of Romans. Chapter four, verses sixteen to twenty five, to be exact. Romans 4:16-25 states, Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. Against all hope,

I have selected the Bible passage Judges Chapter Fourteen verses One-Twenty and have analyzed and interpreted this specific passage by using the King James Version Study Bible. I have also read the article, A Black Feminist Approach to Biblical Studies by Wilda Gafney, which also interprets and analyzes this specific Bible passage. After interpreting this passage myself and then reading Gafney’s work, I can see that we had both seen the story pretty similarly except for that she noticed some specific details in the passage that failed to catch my attention. Her points are strong and compelling but is she looking too deeply into the story?

Romans 5 begins by talking about the joy that comes from faith. It describes the willingness of God to send His son to save us despite the fact that we are sinners. This is such a powerful message because it speaks to amazing love of God, as this scripture describes few would be willing to give their life for someone who is especially good, and yet this is not how God viewed it at all. Continuing on a contrast to Adam and what his sin did to the world, and what Christ and his sacrifice did for the world, is given. For us as Christians the knowledge that we are separated from God thanks to the disobedience of Adam is truly heartbreaking, but the fact of the matter is even if it had not been Adam one of us would have stumbled along the way eventually.

Verse 11 and then verses 32-33 seem to say that since God has already given his son and raised him he will certainly follow through with the easier part of his plan in giving us spiritual life, justifying us, glorifying us, and adopting us to be heirs with Christ. God does so much work on our behalf. He will work out salvation in all of those whom he has elected and nothing can thwart him, distract him, or take us out of his hands.

In Jesus, God achieves the world’s salvation, and these are Paul’s thoughts and convictions. Jesus’ early ministry and teachings were rarely referred to, in Paul’s writing Paul knew more about Jesus’ life than he revealed in his letters. Paul had some concerns with the heavenly Christ, who has three roles; God’s revealed wisdom, as the divine Lord by whom God rules, and by whom God’s Spirit dwells in believers. With us alienated from Christ by sin, our relationship with God begins. Sin alienates us from God and the results from this is death. Paul says there are too many laws to follow, and the demands of the law are too much. We all commit sins, but it is through Christ’s death on the cross that our sins are forgiven.

Borchert, G. L. is an Evangelic scholar. This resource is a well-rounded commentary that examines not only the grammar and syntax of John’s Gospel; looking at each verse, but it also examines the themes found in that text. Discussing aspects of John 13 the author says, “This chapter, which introduces the Farewell Cycle, is one of the masterpieces of Christian literature that sears itself on the mind of anyone who has heard or read it. Indeed, the foot-washing scene is a classic turnabout that is made increasingly more vivid by contrasts with the human miscues of the well-meaning Peter.” Because this work is well written and easy to follow it will be useful in research relating to leadership because it helps one understand the text of John 13:1-20

Thank you for providing your thoughts on this subject. The New Testament does discuss the Mosaic Law, though, I am not sure Acts 15:5 is a virtuous section to use for this argument. Acts is a book of history during a time of, rather, confusion. The Jewish Christian leaders were trying to comprehend how to incorporate the Gentiles into the “New” religion’s standard and lifestyle. Jews, at this time, were racist and wanted the Gentiles to get circumcised, as well as follow the Law that was given to the Israelites (Mosaic Law). Consequently, this was not the message of the Gospel, thus, the meeting in Acts 15 transpired to discourse how to unite the Gentiles into a religion that had its start in Judaism.

In Philippians 2:19-24, it speaks on how Paul commends Timothy for his passion and son-like service in the gospel. This verse says, “If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to you soon for a visit. Then he can cheer me up by telling me how you are getting along. I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News.” (New Living Translation)

Although 1 Timothy 2:8-15 is the central text which all scholars consults when it comes to the debate on a woman in office, Philip Payne also suggests that we need to shift our eyes and examine 1 Timothy 3:15. Historically, church fathers received the content of the letter as an universal manual for the Church order. Thus, many church fathers and scholars affirmed prohibition of women in office. However, Phillip Payne suggests that the content of 1 Timothy is focused far wider than simple regulative principles. Rather, Payne goes back to his central understanding on 1 Timothy and suggests that it was a series of temporal instructions for the individual, Timothy, to counter false teachings. Payne provides two major reasons behind his claim.

In verse ten, Paul considers his sufferings and persecution in participation with the sufferings of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote in Philippians chapter three that he had shared in Christ’s sufferings and the power of the resurrection (Scott, 2003). In this verse, Paul summarized what he has stated in verses seven-nine. He said suffering is not just human pain, but the the death of Jesus is present in suffering (Lambrecht, 1999). Paul conveys that the life of Jesus directly correlates to the power of God. Christ shares himself within the suffering of those who serve and dedicate their lives to him. This suffering indicates the promise of life ready to be received. These trials occur so that Christ can manifest himself within the body of His believers

Paul wrote that “when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son” (Romans 5:10). The aforesaid quote not only proves and defines the meaning of atonement, but also reveals the warm heart of the gospel. The Lord has the power to help us through any of our trials, and is willing to forgive us, even after we have turned our back on him. Atonement reminds me of girl’s camp. We would make these beautiful golden fires. As the embers would burn we would sing hymns and the light that radiated from the fire was the spirit of our Heavenly Father, I could feel it. The New Testament has taught that we can’t just walk in our own light; we need to walk in the light of our Heavenly Father. When I think of the times where I have really felt the spirit, they are the moments when I have reverenced with the Lord and walked in his light. To do so, is not necessarily easy. However, Christ was a “propitiation” (Romans 3:25) and became a “curse for us” (Galatians 3:13) so that those “who sometimes were far off made nigh by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13).

Jesus teaches his followers many life lessons that gives them a good life while they have faith in God. John 15:1-11 and other passages explains to people that Jesus is the people’s lord and savior of his disciples, who in following Jesus will give them the love and hope they need by God, Jesus Father.