Read from the Bible: Romans 1-16; Philippians 1-4; 1 Timothy 1-6 ‘NIV version only’
Read Elwell and Yarbrough: Chapter 17 – 21, Chapter 17: All things to All Men,
Chapter 18: Romans
Chapter 19: Corinthians to Galatians
Chapter 20: Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, and Philemon
Chapter 21: Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus
Respond to following question(s) based on your readings.
Why is the resurrection of Jesus important? In 1 Corinthians, Paul asserts that our faith is worthless if Christ had not been raised. Romans is full of
references to the resurrection. Discuss why this element of the resurrection is foundational to the gospel message and the Christian faith. Do you have to
believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ to be a Christian?