Bible Survey Notes for the Book of Judges. Bible Survey: The Book of Judges 1. Title Judges – So called because of the leaders ("judges") God raised up to deliver Israel during a time of repeated national decline. 2. Author Unknown, but Jewish tradition credits Samuel . Internal evidence shows it was written after the monarchy began (cf. Judges 17:6, 21:25). 3. Date of Events Covers the period between the death of Joshua (~1400 B.C.) and the rise of the monarchy (~1050 B.C.). About 350 years of history. 4. Key Theme Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, suffering, supplication, salvation, and relapse. “Every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 17:6, 21:25) 5. Purpose To show the spiritual and moral decline of Israel after Joshua. To demonstrate God’s faithfulness and mercy in repeatedly raising up deliverers. 6. Outline I. Introduction (1:1–3:6) Failure to fully conquer the land Spiritual compromise and idolatry God's anger a...
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Epistle of Romans
Why Study Romans? The Epistle to the Romans stands at the pinnacle of Christian doctrine and spiritual formation. To study Romans is to enter into the very heart of the gospel—the righteousness of God revealed to sinful humanity. Romans answers life’s biggest questions: What is the gospel? How can a sinner be right with God? What is the place of the law and grace? How should we live as those saved by grace? No book of the Bible has had such a consistent and far-reaching impact on the church and world history. It has not only clarified doctrine but also ignited powerful revivals and transformed countless lives. Historic Impact of Romans in Revivals: Augustine of Hippo (4th Century) – A brilliant but sinful young man, Augustine was converted after reading Romans 13:13–14. This experience birthed one of the greatest theologians in church history. Martin Luther (16th Century) – Struggling with guilt and legalism, Luther found freedom in Romans 1:17: "The just shall live...