Romans Study Archives - Biblical Literacy

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Mark Lanier teaching through the book of Romans.

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Session 35 – Romans; Romans:33-34: Mark Lanier, 06/14/26

Drawing on Romans 8:33-34, Lanier uses a courtroom metaphor to show that no charge can be brought against God's people- because God himself is both judge and justifier. Christ's death, resurrection, and ongoing intercession mean the case is permanently closed, and no voice -not Satan's, not your own inner critic's -has the authority to condemn you.

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Session 34 – Romans; Romans 8:31-32: Mark Lanier, 05/31/26

Romans 8:31-32 shows that God is not a distant God who merely tolerates us — He is actively invested in, committed to, and acting on our behalf. The cross is the ultimate proof.
Session 33 – Romans; Romans 8:29-30: Mark Lanier, 05/24/26

God knew you intimately before time began and predestined you to be conformed to the image of His Son. Sin was never your destination — Christlikeness is.
Session 32 – Romans; Romans 8:28: Mark Lanier, 05/17/26

The Spirit doesn't just pray for you — He prays with you, facing you, gripping the same burden, lifting together. That's what Paul means by sunantilambano: you're never carrying it alone.

1 month ago

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Session 31 – Romans; Romans 8:26-27: Mark Lanier, 05/10/26

When words fail and you don't know what to pray, you're not praying alone — the Holy Spirit is lifting the other side of the load. God hears the groanings of the Spirit interceding on your behalf, answering prayers you didn't even know you were praying.

1 month ago

Mark Lanier
Session 30 – Romans; Romans 8 Continued; Dr. David Capes, 04/26/26

As Christians, we groan inwardly not because something is wrong, but because the Holy Spirit within us creates a deep longing for the full redemption that is yet to come. We live in hopeful anticipation of our bodily resurrection and complete adoption into God's family — a guaranteed future anchored in the empty tomb of Jesus.

1 month ago

David Capes
Session 28 – Romans; Romans 8 Continued: Mark Lanier, 03/29/26

In Romans 8, Paul uses the Roman law of adoption to show that in Christ, our debts are cancelled, our identity is made new, and our inheritance is secure. This lesson is a powerful reminder that we are not called to live as fearful slaves or self-reliant strivers, but as beloved children of God led by His Spirit.

2 months ago

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Session 27 – Romans; Romans 8:9-13: Mark Lanier, 03/22/26

The verdict is already in: in Christ, there is no condemnation—no penalty, no second trial, no reversal. You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, and the same power that raised Jesus now lives in you.

3 months ago

Mark Lanier
Session 26 – Romans; Romans 8: Mark Lanier, 02/15/26

A deep dive into Romans 8 exploring how your mindset shapes your life, faith, and spiritual direction. Discover Paul’s contrast between living by the flesh or the Spirit—and why one leads to death while the other leads to life and peace.

4 months ago

Mark Lanier
Session 25 – Romans; Romans 8:1a, No Condemnation: Dr. David Fleming, 02/08/26

What does it mean that there is “now no condemnation” in Christ? This teaching from Romans 8 explores how grace removes guilt, reshapes identity, and invites believers to live in the freedom and victory found in Jesus.

4 months ago

David Fleming
Session 24 – Romans; Romans 8: Mark Lanier, 02/01/26

The question isn't 'Is this physical or spiritual?' The question is: 'Am I relying on myself or on God?'

4 months ago

Mark Lanier
Session 23 – Romans; Romans 8: Mark Lanier, 01/18/26

Mark Lanier brings Romans to life with clarity, insight, and warmth, showing why Paul’s words still matter for faith today. This brief but rich lesson invites listeners to think deeply, listen closely, and discover the gospel anew.

5 months ago

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