This short course on Paul’s Letter to the Romans explores the biblical book of Romans, giving particular attention to its historical setting and culture. The strategy for discussing Romans centers upon reading it as it would have sounded to a first-century audience. In addition to providing an overview of Romans the course discusses topics such as authorship, audience, theology, major themes, presenting problems, and pastoral strategies in depth.
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Bible Survey Video Series: Romans
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
Understand the pastoral goals and strategies for Paul’s letter to the Romans
Describe important first-century cultural practices such as meat supplied from sacrifices to idols, honor, and shame
Draw nearer to Jesus as you explore New Testament Christology
Understand the challenges first-century Christians faced when they tried to integrate gentile believers with Jewish believers
Evaluate your own conduct and attitudes as Paul speaks to you from the ancient past
Revelation
Introducing Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Romans 1–8 as Pastoral Word
Romans 9–15 as Pastoral Word
Paul’s Personal Goals for Romans
Suggestions for Further Exploration
Title: Bible Survey Video Series: Romans
Instructor: David A. deSilva
Publisher: Lexham Press
Publication Date: 2021
Product Type: Logos Mobile Education
Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts and video resources
Courses: 1
Video Hours: .5
Dr. David A. deSilva is the trustees’ distinguished professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1995. He’s written over 20 books in the areas of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism and is a leading expert on the cultural world of the New Testament.