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Session 4 - explore these critical teachings explained by Paul in Romans.

Synopsis

4-27-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued the study of Romans with a focus on The Wrath of God. The lesson was divided to include: Ancient Greco-Roman thought at the time of Paul’s writing the letter to the Romans  We naturally use our culture to understand the world around us.  They taught that moral blindness and error caused by the gods.  Paul can quote Greco-Roman philosophers who believed in many gods. Contrast Paul’s text  People suppress the truth and not the gods.  The wrath of God is true, genuine, without excuse, and there is cause and effect.  Root cause is rebellion against God. Points for home  God longs for our redemption.  Awesome power of God. Listen to Mark show how Paul was informed about and contrasted ancient culture with the truth of the Gospel: death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of our sins. Paul is not ashamed of the Gospel. It brings the power of salvation and righteousness

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Speaker: Mark Lanier

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