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We\u2019re starting a new book on the podcast <\/a>today!\u00a0 It\u2019s the book of Romans and it\u2019s a powerful letter.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we talk about Romans specifically, let me say this. Every single book to the end of the New Testament \u2013 with the exception of Revelation \u2013 is a letter, either to a church or an individual.\u00a0 Some are what they call circular letters which was a letter intended to be passed around to several churches.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Up till now, our reading has been pretty much chronological. We walked thru the life of Jesus and then, directly after His resurrection, we continued through the birth of the Church and the spread of the Gospel.\u00a0 However, from now on, you\u2019ll need to consider where along the timeline each letter should be inserted.\u00a0 We always want to be asking ourselves, \u201cWho is he writing to?\u201d\u00a0 \u201cWhen?\u201d\u00a0 \u201cWhy?\u201d\u00a0 \u201cHow are those circumstances the same \u2013 or different \u2013 from today?\u201d\u00a0 I believe it\u2019s only then we can fully understand what God is trying to tell us today. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paul wrote this letter to the church in Rome while he was in Corinth, toward the end of his third missionary trip.\u00a0 (I hope you kept that Biblical map handy.)\u00a0 It is thought that the Roman church was started by some of those who were converted in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Paul had always wanted to visit this church but had been prevented from doing so.\u00a0 However, by being prevented from actually visiting and engaging with the people directly, you and I are the recipients of his longest and most systematically reasoned letter.\u00a0 So put your thinking caps on!\u00a0 We need to go beyond all of our preconceived notions and will have to practice seeing through God\u2019s eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am reminded of Hebrews 4:12<\/a>. \u201cFor the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh yes, friend\u2026Romans qualifies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We\u2019re starting a new book on the podcast today!\u00a0 It\u2019s the book of Romans and it\u2019s a powerful letter.\u00a0 Before we talk about Romans specifically, let me say this. 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Every single book to the end of the New Testament \u2013 with the exception of Revelation \u2013 is a letter, either to a church or an individual.\u00a0 Some are what they call circular letters which was a letter intended to be passed around to several churches.\u00a0 Up till now, our reading has been pretty much chronological. We walked thru the life of Jesus and then, directly after His resurrection, we continued…<\/p>\n","category_list":"Blog<\/a>","author_info":{"name":"Joy","url":"https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/author\/joylm\/"},"comments_num":"0 comments","featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon.png",512,512,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon-300x300.png",300,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon.png",512,512,false],"large":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon.png",512,512,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon.png",512,512,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon.png",512,512,false],"featured-blog":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon.png",512,512,false],"genesis-singular-images":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon-512x400.png",512,400,true],"singular-full-width":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon.png",512,512,false],"rpwe-thumbnail":["https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/favicon.png",45,45,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":" We\u2019re starting a new book on the podcast today!\u00a0 It\u2019s the book of Romans and it\u2019s a powerful letter.\u00a0 Before we talk about Romans specifically, let me say this. Every single book to the end of the New Testament \u2013 with the exception of Revelation \u2013 is a letter, either to a church or an individual.\u00a0 Some are what they call circular letters which was a letter intended to be passed around to several churches.\u00a0 Up till now, our reading has been pretty much chronological. We walked thru the life of Jesus and then, directly after His resurrection, we continued…<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"Blog<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Joy","url":"https:\/\/liftinghervoice.com\/author\/joylm\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","yoast_head":"\nIntro: Romans<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n