This quarter’s studies, “Redemption in Romans,” assert that it is “extremely important” to understand the letter’s historical context, and, imaginatively, to “go back in time, transport ourselves to Rome, become members of the congregation there, and then, as first century church members, listen to Paul”. [1]
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://spectrummagazine.org/article/sabbath-school/2010/06/27/reading-romans-rome-introduction