"It is difficult to overstate the importance of Romans in Christian tradition. Some of the great formers and re-formers of church teaching were themselves formed by their reading of Romans. As a result, Paul’s teachings in Romans come to us mediated through the history of the church’s interpretations of his letter.

The challenge of reading Romans, then, is to learn to have our own interpretive conversation with the text itself, in spite of centuries of commentary on the text. One of the aims of this study is to invite us into conversation around several key themes: (1) Paul’s emphasis on communal salvation; (2) the centrality of God’s righteousness; and (3) the relationship between Jews and Gentiles and the relationship of both to God."

Nov. 6   - Session 1. An Orientation to Romans  (Carolyn)

Nov. 20 - Session 2. The Righteousness of God and the Faith of Jesus (George)

Dec. 4   - Session 3. Abraham, Father of All (George)

Dec. 18 - Session 4. Christ, the New Adam (Steve)

Jan. 8   - Session 5. Sin, Law, and Grace  (Robin)

Jan. 22 - Session 6. Divine Purpose and Human Responsibility (Dave)

Feb. 5   - Session 7. The Salvation of Israel and the Nations (George)

Feb. 19 - Session 8. Love and Humility Are the Making of God’s Kingdom (Steve)