Chapter 5 is about what we have now that we believe in Jesus. What changes in the life of someone who repents and believes in the gospel and what God equips His children to go through life until we see Him face to face. We also address the question why suffering continues even though we are saved and how to respond to it that brings us joy.

In chapter 4 we dive into the idea that as New Testament believers we trust not in our ability to be good but in the promise of God and what that means. Paul uses Abraham's life as an example of how a Christian has faith in God's promises even when all evidence shows otherwise.

God provides an alternative system to religion and working to be good enough for salvation.

We continue trying to figure out if anyone can save themselves. This part deals with the Jewish people and their mentality. It also deals with concepts of salvation by association, rituals, or following bible rules. We will also deal with the temptation to use grace as an excuse to sin and how that doesn't make sense.

Starting with Romans chapter 2:1-17 we dive into the concept of why being a moral or religious person worsens your condition before God if you put your trust in your performance.

We are jumping into Romans 1:18-32. Dealing with God's wrath and setting up the case why we need a savior and why faith is the only way.

We are going to set up the book of Romans with historical context, the mindset going in, and finish chapter 1:1-17.

I would like to take a moment to introduce you to the podcast and what we will be talking about and what to expect. I am going to take some time to introduce myself and my vision of what kind of journey I hope to take together as we dive into the world of the bible.