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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)?
The author of the Book of Romans, according to the New Testament and other sources, was the apostle Paul.
By consulting and citing
Approaching the New Testament
, when was this biblical book written (in 1 sentence)? The Book of Romans was written around AD 55.
By consulting and citing
Approaching the New Testament
, what is the overall theme of the book (in 2-3 sentences)? Firstly, the Book of Romans was written by the apostle Paul to a group of Christians who sought understanding regarding the purpose of the law of Moses in their community. The main theme of the book is the revelation of God’s saving righteousness through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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.
"What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
He gave up His Son to die for us on the cross, so why would He not give us everything? Only God justifies, so who can accuse those whom God has chosen? Therefore, no one can condemn. Jesus Christ died and resurrected; He now sits at Page 1 of 3
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the right hand of the Father, interceding on our behalf. Who can separate us from the love of Christ? We are more than conquerors through Him who loves us. I believe that nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ."
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 wrote this letter to a group of Christians
What questions are asked in the passage? Please list all
questions located in the passage.
1)
What, then, shall we say in response to these things?
2)If God is for us,
who can be against us?
3)how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
4)Who then is the one who condemns?
5)
who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
6)
Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
How would you answer each of the questions asked (in at least 3 sentences)?
2) absolutely nobody can be against us
4) No one 5) No one
6)No
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.
One phrase that stands out to me from the passage is when Paul talked about what or who could separate us from the love of Christ. He then said, "Nothing, not even angels, the present, the future, Page 2 of 3
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death, or life, can separate us from this love." That is absolutely amazing to think about. Christ's love for us is forever.
What questions do you have as you read this passage? If you have no questions, please explain why this might be the case.
What does Paul mean by the love of God in Christ Jesus?
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:
Thank you, God, for your word. Thank you for teaching and reminding me about your absolute love for me. Thank you for showing me that nothing on earth, in the earth, or under the earth can separate me from your love.
Step Five: Respond
Use this space to contemplate how God may be asking you to respond to this passage in your life
with him:
I believe God is teaching me about His absolute love for me and how nothing can change or affect that love.
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