When you read the Bible do you vigorously analyze what it is saying?  Do you actively consider how the thoughts being presented apply to your life?  Do you ever try to summarize the thoughts being presented by making notes in page margins? I do.  In fact, I will often copy the Bible passage(s) that I’m studying into a MS Word document so that I can print it a larger piece of paper and highlight, mark, and note on it without cluttering my leather-bound copy.

Recently, I studied the book of Romans.  Since I’ve been thinking a lot about “the gospel of Jesus Christ” lately, that was the general focus of my highlights and notes.  Last night I scanned it and here are links to the pdf.  PART I ~ PART II

So why am I posting a pdf of Romans?  Two reasons. 

First, I want you to consider what Paul has was communicating to the Christians at Rome. Study the book, read my notes, consider how it should apply to your life.

Second, I want you to vigorously read the Word of God.  It should be more precious to you than food.  It should occupy and rule your thoughts.  How does this happen… through diligent study of the Word of God.  Gather what you can from my example.  I’m a man with like passions as yourself.

Nolan

DUST OF EARTH, MAN OF GOD 

Dust of Earth

• Son, when faced with a task of great mountings and cloutings…
• Just do it.
• Cast off your grieves, roll up your sleeves;
• Persevere… Persevere… Persevere!
• With conclusive hand, plow your land…
• Well done, Thou good and faithful son.

Man of God

• Son, when faced with a load of internal quills and qualms…
• Know your God.
• Find joy in God, spare not the rod;
• Justified… faithfully live for Christ!
• With confident heart, play your part…
• Well done, Thou good and faithful servant.

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