Day 29: Delving into Romans - Paul's Letter and the Power of Faith

Welcome to Day 29 of Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience. In today's episode, we explore the historical event of Phoebe addressing the Jesus followers in Rome, carrying a letter from Apostle Paul. Composed in AD 56, this letter to the Romans presents the case for the transformative news of Jesus that unites Jews and Gentiles into God's family. Paul articulates the entire Biblical narrative, highlighting themes of sin, God's promises to Abraham, and the saving grace offered through Jesus Christ. This episode covers critical aspects of Paul's longest letter, including the structure of his arguments, the hymn of praise, and the call for unity and support among believers. We dive into Paul's teachings on human vocation, sin, and redemption, and explore how believers can live a new life in Christ. Paul's thoughts on faith, law, and grace are meticulously unpacked, offering insights on justification through faith and God’s all-encompassing salvation. The episode culminates with Paul's exhortation for the Romans to help spread the good news about Jesus, affirming that this message is meant for every nation and individual. Join us as we reflect on the profound impact of Paul's message in the Book of Romans.

00:00 Introduction to Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience
00:08 Phoebe's Role and Paul's Letter to the Romans
01:10 Paul's Mission and the Good News
01:49 The Structure of Paul's Letter
02:21 The Story of God's People and the Good News
03:25 New Life in Christ for Jews and Gentiles
03:48 Paul's Hymn of Praise and Conclusion
04:37 Paul's Opening Greeting to the Romans
06:46 The Power of the Good News
10:00 God's Judgment and Human Sinfulness
16:55 Faith and Righteousness
19:06 Abraham's Faith and God's Promise
23:18 Peace with God Through Faith
25:00 Conclusion and Reflection

Immerse contains the full text of the New Living Translation with brief introductions to each book. Nothing has been added or removed from the Bible text. Click here to look inside.

Welcome to Immerse: Messiah!

Messiah is the first of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Messiah takes the reader on a unique journey through every book of the New Testament. Each section of Messiah begins with one of the Gospels, and together they combine to provide a life-changing reading experience centered on Jesus.

This fresh arrangement of the books highlights the depth of the New Testament’s fourfold witness to Jesus the Messiah. The Son of God, who fulfills all the longings and promises of the collected Scriptures, can be experienced in Messiah through the rich variety of lenses provided by the books of the new covenant.

QUICK START GUIDE - Download from the One Million More Bibles initiative at https://onemillionmore.bible/one-million-more-resources/
3 ways to get the most out of your experience

1. Use Immerse: Messiah instead of your regular chapter-and-verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.
2. Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together for 8 weeks—more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open, honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures.
3. Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Poets, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”

4 Questions to get your conversations started:

1. What stood out to you this week?
2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?
3. Did anything make you think differently about God?
4. How might this change the way we live?

The Immerse Bible Series is the proud winner of the prestigious Bible of the Year award from the ECPA Christian Book Awards. Immerse: The Reading Bible is specially crafted for a distraction-free listening and reading experience, helping you dive in and get immersed in Scripture. You’ll have a great experience using Immerse by yourself. But for an even richer experience, try reading with friends.

Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience is an invitation to a different kind of community interaction with the Bible. Less like a Bible study, more like a book club.

– 8 or 16-week Bible listening plans take you through a large section of the Bible like the New Testament or the Torah
– Meet once a week for a free-flowing discussion about the text
– Wrestle with questions and celebrate ‘aha!’ moments together

Nothing impacts spiritual growth more than spending time in Scripture. Immerse removes many of the barriers that make Bible reading difficult and invites communities to become transformed together through the power of God’s word.

For more great resources for your church or small group, visit https://www.immersebible.com/

And for more amazing podcasts, check out https://lumivoz.com or search for Lumivoz in your podcast app of choice!