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Pasa Graphe' Theopneustos Kai Ophelimos (Greek) is one of the most often-repeated passages from the Scriptures, ie, the Bible.  The passage appears in the heading of our Facebook page.  But what does it say to us in our various tongues?  Well, for those of us who speak English, this passage is a bold testimony from the pen of one Paul, a first-century scholar from the Isrealite tribe of Benjamin.  It is also a statement steeped in the thelogy of the Biblical narratives.  So, Paul wrote to a young ethnic Jew named Timotheus: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable......"
At the time Paul wrote those words, there was not yet a codex known as the "New Testament."  The scrolls of papyrus on which were written the Scriptures are what we call today the "Old Testament."  In its immediate and limited interpretation, Paul is saying that the messages in the Old Testament are inspired by God.  That being so, who is the man who would say that the record of the flood in Noah's day was simply an allegory, and not an historical account?

Romans

The apostle Paul wrote the book of Romans to the Christian church at Rome before he'd been there himself. It was written from the city of Corinth during Paul’s third mis­sionary journey in the late 50s, A.D.

After greeting the people of the church, Paul states the theme of this letter: “For therein is the righteousness of God re­vealed ... The just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17).

Paul then develops this theme in the book of Romans. Because we are sin­ners, we all need to be put right with God. We're put right with God through our faith in Jesus Christ. A com­mitment of faith creates a new relationship with God and frees us from the guilt and dominance of sin.

The last part of the book tells us of God’s dealings with Israel. And, as is characteristic of Paul’s letters, we also find here much practical counsel for Christian living. All in all, the book of Romans is Paul’s most complete summary of the Christian faith. Down through history, his words have sparked many spiritual revivals.

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