Letters to the Romans and Galatians: Reconciling the Old and New Covenants

by William A. Anderson

Overview

Rev. Anderson writes that, "each of [Paul's letters] addresses particular issues and arguments within the community to whom he was writing." Although he never preached in Rome, yet converted many in Galatia, he had much of the same message in both letters. The primary issue that is addressed by Paul in his letters is how to assimilate the Old and New covenants--the communities as a mixture of Jews and Gentiles were beginning to live their Christian faith together. As their traditions and newfound teachings would clash, arguments would arise.

Paul's letters were written with love and concern for the communities to which he sent them. And as these conflicts would arise, his letters helped these communities to work through divisions and act lovingly towards one another.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764821257
Publisher:	Liguori Publications
Publication date:	01/14/2013
Series:	Liguori Catholic Bible Study
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

William A. Anderson, DMin, PhD, is a presbyter of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia. This director of retreats and parish missions, professor, catechist, spiritual director, and former pastor has written extensively on pastoral, spiritual, and religious subjects. Father Anderson earned his doctor of ministry degree from St. Mary's Seminary; University in Baltimore, and his doctorate in sacred theology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

William A. Anderson, DMin, PhD, es presbítero de la Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston en Virginia Occidental. Este director de retiros y misiones parroquiales, profesor, catequista, director espiritual y ex pastor ha escrito extensamente sobre temas pastorales, espirituales y religiosos. El padre Anderson obtuvo su título de doctor en ministerio del Seminario de Santa María; Universidad de Baltimore, y su doctorado en teología sagrada de la Universidad Duquesne en Pittsburgh.

Table of Contents

Dedication 5

Acknowledgments 7

Introduction to Liguori Catholic Bible Study 9

Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading) 11

How to Use This Bible-Study Companion 15

A Process for Sacred Reading 17

Group-study Formats 17

Introduction: Letters to the Romans and Galatians 21

Lesson 1 The Righteousness of God 35

Group Study (Romans 1) 36

Lesson 2 Justification Through Faith 45

Part 1 Group Study (Romans 2-3:20) 46

Part 2 Individual Study (Romans 3:21-5) 55

Lesson 3 Justification and Christian Life 63

Part 1 Group Study (Romans 6-7:12) 64

Part 2 Individual Study (Romans 7:13-8) 70

Lesson 4 Jews and Gentiles in God's Plan 77

Part 1 Group Study (Romans 9-10) 78

Part 2 Individual Study (Romans 11) 86

Lesson 5 The Duties of Christians 91

Part 1 Group Study (Romans 12-14) 92

Part 2 Individual Study (Romans 15-16) 100

Lesson 6 Loyalty to the Gospel 107

Part 1 Group Study (Galatians 1-2:10) 108

Part 2 Individual Study (Galatians 2:11-3) 116

Lesson 7 Freedom for God's Children 125

Part 1 Group Study (Galatians 4) 126

Part 2 Individual Study (Galatians 5-6) 133