Well… Here we are, my first blog post.

I’ve heard it said, “when you see a need, fill it.” That’s what I set out to do with my book A Walk Through Romans.

I had several friends mention how little they know about the Bible. They didn’t grow up in church and they were unaware of Bible stories that many of us a grew up learning or maybe they did grow up in church but what they learned then is all they know. They referenced that it’s hard to read the Bible for themselves; they don’t understand what they’re reading. They want more but don’t know how to get it. I thought, “I think I can help with that!” And that was the beginning of A Walk Through Romans!

It’s nothing complex. It’s a simple walk-through of the book of Romans. It’s broken down into small chunks; you read a little and then answer questions. The goal is to help you understand what you read by answering simple questions based on the exact wording of the Bible text.

This brings up a significant point, the book is written for the New International Version (NIV) version. To help you understand what you’re reading the questions are not formatted generally what the scripture is references but specifically what it is saying. The intent is that you see the scripture at face value and what it is literally saying. Although the meaning is the same in different versions the questions may not be understandable if you use a different version, so please use NIV. It will make your study more complete. There are online Bibles and Bible apps that make using a version that may not be your normal achievable.

I like the NIV version. I find it to be a good balance of accuracy and readability. Other versions may be easier to understand but some accuracy may be lost. Some versions may have more precise accuracy but may be more challenging to understand. As such, I find NIV to be a great place to start.

It’s a 40 Day independent study. I didn’t set out for it to be a certain length, but I was pleased when it ended up as a neat 40 days. Those that have worked through the study have stated that I’ve achieved my goals: the study is simple, easy to understand and complete, and it does help them understand what they’ve read. At the end of each day there’s a thought to ponder and space provided to journal your thoughts. These moments with the Lord can be transformative if you let them.

Although the study is very simple in nature there are many parts of Paul’s writing that are very compelling. There are tough issues in the book of Romans and working through those will draw you to a deeper place with God. It will encourage you to live as Christ and to live a life pleasing to God. There are some tough challenges in the study. An honest assessment of your heart and your life will transform you.

I pray this simple book will impact many. I believe God is calling us to something more than where we are. He’s calling us to a life set apart, a life of godliness, and holiness. But that’s a topic for another blog post. Perhaps someday it’ll be linked here. I have a lot to learn about blogging, but I think I’m supposed to do that. Hahaha.

The same need that I set out to fill with writing this book is the same need I’m seeking to fill with this blog. Perhaps some will be called deeper through my simple writings. Perhaps someone’s foundation will be just a little stronger because of a post here. Perhaps someone will choose to live a bit more like Jesus because of words typed. That’s my prayer and I pray that for you: that you will go deeper, that you will build your life on the Firm Foundation, and that you will seek to live like He did!

I dedicate this all to Him: the author and finisher of my faith. May it be for His glory, may His name be made great, and may the gospel of Jesus be spread as a result. Yes and Amen!

If you’re interested in ordering the book, you can do so HERE