From faa57e3a3f889de49b334994c0bcb2d7a3ed007d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: BobJ Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 01:30:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] NFW changes, general edits --- rom/01/{intro.md => *09-intro.md} | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) rename rom/01/{intro.md => *09-intro.md} (73%) diff --git a/rom/01/intro.md b/rom/01/*09-intro.md similarity index 73% rename from rom/01/intro.md rename to rom/01/*09-intro.md index 4dd367c881..a67aed776a 100644 --- a/rom/01/intro.md +++ b/rom/01/*09-intro.md @@ -10,10 +10,10 @@ The first verse is a type of introduction. People in the ancient Mediterranean r This chapter refers to the contents of the Book of Romans as "the gospel" ([Romans 1:2](./01.md)). Romans is not a gospel like Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Instead, chapters 1-8 present the biblical gospel: Jesus died for the sins of mankind. He was raised again to prove that those who believe in him will live forever. ##### Fruit ##### -The imagery of fruit is used in this chapter. The image of fruit usually refers to a person's faith producing acts of righteousness in their life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/fruit]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) +This chapter uses the imagery of fruit. The image of fruit usually refers to a person's faith producing good works in their life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/fruit]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]]) == Universal Condemnation and the Wrath of God== -This chapter explains that the whole world is without excuse and has enough knowledge to seek after and believe in the true God, Yahweh. Because of man's sin and depravity, all of mankind is deserving of a punishment of death to appease the wrath of God. This wrath was satisfied by the death of Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) +This chapter explains that everyone is without excuse. We all know about the true God, Yahweh, from his creation all around us. Because of our sin and our sinful nature, every person justly deserves the wrath of God. This wrath was satisfied by Jesus dying on a cross for those who believe in him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) #### Important figures of speech in this chapter ####