5/18/25 Biblical-Literacy
Mark continued in the book of Romans with insights into Romans Chapter 3:21-26 with an
exploration into the Greco Roman language vs English. He divided the lesson as follows:
1. Explore the word group
Ancient Greek origin of “dike” which means, right, justice, punishment.
Translated into English it uses various words from other language origins.
Paul is using one word that means various English meanings: courtroom verdict, covenantal
faithfulness, conforming behavior, or setting right what is wrong.
2. Work thru the passage
Greek concise argument of the power of the Gospel in saving sinful man.
The righteousness of God saves us. Dramatic intervention but not an afterthought.
Plan from the beginning.
God is: all the meanings of “dike.”
3. Work thru the harmony with points for home
Can we talk about the awesomeness of God?
Can we talk about what He has done for us?
Who can refuse?
Learn from Mark’s study how the Greek translation of Paul’s letter has much deeper meaning to the
reader. God cares about justice, mercy, and paid the price for us as illustrated in the Gospel-death,
burial & resurrection of Jesus
