Romans Reflective Reading
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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.
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“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.
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What questions do you have as you read this passage? If you have no questions, please explain why this might be the case.
My biggest question is on predestination. Romans makes it clear that believers were predestined before the creation of the world and set aside, even using the word elect
to describe us. Could anything external or internal have decided this? Could I have in my own sin rejected God? Or would I choose God no matter the circumstances because of his calling?
Step Four: Pray
Use this space to formulate a prayer to God, dialoguing with Him about what he may be speaking to you in this passage:
Lord, I want to live a life according to you. I know that nothing separates me from you, and I want to live as though I am with you. I want my actions to testify that I am in you. Give me strength and peace to live a life that honors you, putting sin to death and bringing spiritual discipline to life. Help me to focus on you and devote everything to you no matter what
-Amen
Step Five: Respond
Use this space to contemplate how God may be asking you to respond to this passage in your life
with him:
Recently I’ve felt the Spirit call me to give up worldly things and go all in. I’m not here for myself or my enjoyment, so I want to live for him. I want to especially serve others and bless those that are around me. I want to be all in for Christ and listen to the calls of the Spirit, as well as let the Lord guide my path for life.
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