Eastwood Seventh-day Adventist Church

6400 South Sunbury Rd
Westerville, OH 43081-9567

Redemption in Romans
This Week's Lesson: Paul and Rome

"First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world" (Romans 1:8, NKJV)

Great news! We begin a new series of lessons on one of the most important books of the Bible - Paul's letter to the church at Rome. Do you recall starting a new job where you wanted to make a good impression? If you were the boss, it was important for you to make the right impression so that the people under you in the company would help you make the business a success. Paul's letter to the Romans is something like that. He has never been to this church. He is coming, and he wants his relationship to begin on the right note. How should he start out? Let's jump into our study and see how Paul does this!

Points to ponder during the week:

What are your thoughts on the following:
- What is in the heart of love?
- There are messages within Paul's ancient letters that can be applied in our own lives.
- When Paul spoke, people listened.
- Sinful nature is a cage in which humans are trapped.
In what ways have you been called by God? What talents and knowledge do you have that you can use in God's service?
How can we remember that we are saved through faith in Jesus?
What other steps can we take to live by faith and to claim God's grace in our lives and the lives of the people we contact daily?
If we are saved by faith, how should we approach keeping God's law?
How can you convey the message of salvation by faith to someone who might not believe in God or who just doesn't think too highly of "institutionalized religion"?

We, too, have a chance to share our faith with everyone, from the mail carrier to the person who sits next to us in class. Don’t wait to share what you believe. You are an important part of the team of Jesus Christ. Salvation is for everyone!