The Study of Romans
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| According to the great Reformation theologian, Mar tin Luther, the
biblical book of Romans is the greatest of the New Testament books.
He says in the preface of his commentary on the Book of Romans,
"This Epistle is really the chief par t of the New Testament
and the very purest Gospel, and is worthy not only that ever y
Christian should know it word for word, by hear t, but occupy
himself with it every day, as the daily bread of the soul. It can
never be read or pondered too much …." |
| The great questions of religion, morality, ethics, spirituality,
faith, life and after-life are all dealt with in just the first
eight chapter s of the book! 'Aren't all people basically good?'
'What about the concept of evil?' 'Is Jesus the only way to
heaven?' 'Isn't Christianity just reformed Judaism?' 'What
happens to people who die — is there an after-life?' Instructor s,
Tom Priest and Becky Clewett will walk down this Romans road with
you leading a discussion of some of the most fascinating topics of
faith to be found in Christianity. |
About the Teachers
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Tom Priest Tom served as an
associate pastor at Saratoga Federated church in the 70s. His love
for ministry and the Word of God has fueled his desire to teach from
the Book of Romans. Trained at the US Naval Academy as an officer,
and as a theologian from Dallas Theological Seminar y, Tom brings to
the class a rich life experience inside and outside the church. He
has been involved in all facets of church leader ship for over 30
years. |
| Becky Clewett What
do you get when you combine college degrees in English and Classical
Literature (Latin and Greek languages), with a Law degree from Santa
Clara University, a passion for volleyball, a love of people and a
thirst for knowledge of God? You get Becky Clewett. Becky is married
with four children. She enjoys playing tennis, needlework, hand
quilting and raising orchids … and she is a practicing attorney. |
| Regarding teaching Romans, Becky says, "I love
all of Scripture. Speaking as a lawyer, Paul makes a slam-dunk case
for Christ in the first eight chapters and Romans provides peace,
hope , life and the answers for man's search for meaning."
Becky has been at SFC for over 35 years. She has taught extensively
in Women's Fellowship and at women's retreats, and has been highly
involved in all facets of the church. |
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