I spent three intense years in divinity school pursuing a master's degree; but when I finished, I realized I was theoretically proficient but illiterate in terms of practical application. I had studied systematic theology, soteriology, epistemology, and even pneumatology. Yet, I had never baptized a person until I was a pastor. I had never served Communion until I served a church as a pastor. Talk about a learning curve. From the ivory halls of the academy to corporate boardrooms, even to the hallowed pews of our places of worship, we are inundated with information on what should be done, but few of us are actually given the practical strategies about how to do it. I'm reminded of the apostle Paul's internal struggle that he shares regarding what and how. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh, ) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not (Romans 7:18, KJV). Paul's struggle for the how is a universal struggle. The world needs not only your what but your how--your know-how. Your vision means nothing if it is out in some theoretical space but never comes down to the real world of practicality and implementation
Each session of the workbook corresponds to a chapter in Reset Your Life and is organized for maximum benefit. Sessions open with a key Scripture passage that sets the stage for the session and compliments the Scriptures quoted in the book. The Scripture is followed by some important points that you won't want to miss and a brief summary of the book chapter. Then there is an opportunity for prayer and sharing joys and concerns followed by an opening prayer. We begin with prayer in order to position ourselves to hear what God will reveal to us through the book, conversation with other Christians, and the Bible.
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Paul began his inspired letter by saying: he was drafted into this war by the Lord Jesus Christ. His assignment was to preach the Good News/Gospel to the whole world.
This is a powerful story of war and love. His letter is addressed to God's loved ones in Rome.
The Gospel is The Power force] of God unto Salvation. If Almighty God has to use POWER to rescue, what does that say about the power of the forces of evil? Romans 5 takes us onto the battlefield of spiritual warfare to witness the power of God in action.
This, first in a planned four book series on Romans 5-8, makes it easier to understand and master this difficult to interpret letter. Walker accomplishes this task by carefully following the drama as it unfolds in vivid detail. He guides us through the text while taking both panoramic and up close perspectives of the drama as the text directs. At the end the reader will have a thorough understanding of the first 5 chapters of the letter.
Expect an eye opening, awe inspiring, mind renewing, faith building, life transforming, hope strengthening, account of God's love in action.