The Romans Road: Through the Dark Valley, N.T. Wright

Preachers have often expounded Paul’s Letter to the Romans in terms of a “road” to salvation in which we acknowledge our sin, recognize the death of Jesus as God’s remedy, and then “believe” – and that’s about it!

But the “Romans Road” is longer, and darker than that. That’s just as well. Our pathways often lead through dark valleys, both individually and globally, as we see just now with the pandemic not yet over and a new barbaric war in eastern Europe threatening us all.

Paul gives us the road map for just such a time in Romans 8: 18-30, including a fresh vision of prayer and of the Spirit's work. Strangely, it is in the dark valley that we are called to discern, and even to share, something vital about the inner life of God himself.

N. T. Wright is Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall at the University of Oxford in England. Previously Dr. Wright taught at the University Of St. Andres, Scotland. He is the former Bishop of Durham, England.

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[janetterowley]

I won't pretend I understood everything in this lecture - (I barely scraped through my O Levels), , but it has given me renewed hope that when I want to pray about the evil things that go on in this world, & I don't know what to pray, Jesus & the Holy Spirit are interceding for me, & Father God is searching the depths of my heart to see what is actually going on. Thank you N T Wright. ❤

[ellenful]

Amazing. compelling.
So many times my heart is so sad 😞 with sorrow upon sorrow 🙁. It is too much to bear. If it IS God’s will I cannot 49:32 bare it without the strength and power of Holy Spirit. Really.
I’m serious!

[fromthewrathcome]

I like how N. T. Wright affirms teachings that fall short, then expands our understanding to see a deeper and richer picture of Scripture.

[ErsteNachname]

Tom Wright’s teaching is always a blessing to us who want to understand our God, His Words, and His intention/will for our lives. Thank you for posting this lecture!

[elizabethtaylor]

“How shall we escape if we neglect so great a Salvation?”
Hebrews 2:3

[libbystoltzfus]

God has used N.T. Wright in really helping me gain clarity on many scripture passages. Thank you Pastor Wright!

[charlespackwood]

N.T. Wright's passion for the Scriptures transcends his English-ness.

[Faithdude]

Did not our hearts burn w/in us while he talked to us on the "Romans Road" and opend the scriptures unto us!! 🤎

[deborahderrick]

Much to think about; excellent, as always from Tom Wright.

[christyabraham]

One of the best preachers of all time❤ imagine having Tim Mackie for OT & NT Wright for NT in an utopian world❤❤❤

[d.torrent]

I love how his presentations are always saturated with scripture or echoes of scripture. After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters, is a good book for someone trying to understand his thought here.

[olgaburgos]

The gospel of salvation is clear and simple to understand if you are guided by the Holy Spirit while studying and discovering the magnificent message of His grace, given freely to us through belief.

[jenniferbate]

So good. Thank you for your know, edge, so appreciated.

[setlab]

Thank you for your prayers for Ukraine 🙏🏻🇺🇦

[tilahuntsegaye]

am so amazed by his teaching about the death and resurrection of Christ!!!!

[olgaburgos]

The LORD created us other the desire that we, would live reflecting His righteousness and love. Our doing these, we are being sanctified not justified, only Jesus ✝️did that and even our deeds believing, aredone through His Holy Spirit. From beginning to the end all are God’s doing in us, for us to be at His coming glorified. 📖🙏❤️😇✝️🥰

[Dday]

Thruvthe church the manifold wisdom of God will be made known to the powers & principalities! We are transformed by the renewing of the mind to the revelation of Jesus

[olgaburgos]

Our best works are as filthy rags. Only one thing saves, belief in Him, as the Son incarnate of God ✝️. The fruits that come from our gratitude, love and obedience have no part of His redemption.

[lgpavon]

Paradoxical prayer ??? 😮can you please explain to me ?

[KingdomUploader]

Does anyone know this - which translation of the Bible is he reading from here? I can't work it out. Thanks