Roman Law

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the "remarkably engaging" (Washington Post) history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic was one of...

The 11th volume of the Theological Threads series, The Function of Law in Romans, explores what the apostle Paul meant when he uses "law" in his epistle to the church in Rome. Many polemics have accused Paul of having an inconsistent or self-contradictory message about the Jewish law. However, this treatise researches his preference to explain by moving from problem to solution, the use of 'the age of flesh' and 'the age of the Spirit', and how they resolve the so-called problems with Paul's theology.

In "Laws", Plato takes us on a journey to imagine the perfect society — not through dreamy ideals, but with real, practical ideas. The story happens on the island of Crete, where three wise men, including the Athenian Stranger, discuss how to create a city where people live together in peace and justice. Unlike Plato’s earlier works, this one isn’t about a perfect world led by kings, but about building a society that works for everyone.

Laws is Plato's last and longest dialogue. It is generally agreed that Plato wrote this dialogue as an older man, having failed in his effort in Syracuse on the island of Sicily to guide a tyrant's rule, instead having been thrown in prison.

The Apostle Peter said that Paul wrote things hard to understand. That most definitely applies to his cherished and revered Romans Epistle. It’s a challenging book for Christians to comprehend the wonderful, dynamic, principles that Paul presents; yet it is an exceptionally profound, practical, awe-inspiring, and life-giving contribution to the New Testament. Romans is about salvation by faith, trust, and belief. It clarifies justification, rewards with sanctification, and assists disciples of Christ to experience, appropriate, and live by the Law of the Spirit and Life. As well, it helps...

New York Times Bestseller Editors' Choice —New York Times Book Review "Ricks knocks it out of the park with this jewel of a book. On every page I learned something new. Read it every night if you want to restore your faith in our country." —James Mattis, General, U.S. Marines (ret.) & 26th...

Jesus came preaching about the kingdom and his last words to us focused on unity. Within a few years of his departure, the kingdom was facing its first major crisis—the impending split between Jews and Christians. Two millennia later, we continue to divide among ourselves with no end in sight. And yet, we think we have a message to the world about how to get along. Jesus said the world would know him through the love and unity we have with each other. How can that be achieved? Paul gives us answers through his letter to the Romans, if we are able to read with open minds and open hearts.

Who changed the Times and Laws is about how the prophet Daniel gives us a clear warning concerning the attributes of Antiochus the Seleucid King, the Apostle Paul and the Christian church. This book shows what they will do over time concerning changing times and laws of the Hebrew scriptures and eventually the world. This is a detailed read that will without a doubt shed light on how precise Daniel's warning was.

A whole new take on Holmes' classic study of law and judicial development of rules: "the life of the law has not been logic: it has been experience." Annotated throughout with straightforward clarifications — decoding and demystifying it for the first time — at long last it's accessible to a new generation of readers. Features 2010 Foreword and extensive notes by Steven Alan Childress, a law professor at Tulane. Active Table of Contents, linked footnotes with correct numbers, and original page numbers for citing. Careful proofreading and formatting, unlike any digital or online version ...

The "Heavenly Citizens" series serves as a tool to help the Christian understand not only what the Bible teaches us, but also how to study the Bible. Explaining what the Bible teaches is like giving someone a fish to eat. Teaching him how to study the Bible is like teaching someone how to fish so he can feed himself. Both approaches are essential to developing spiritual maturity. "Romans" is the ninth volume in the "Heavenly Citizens" series. Romans begins by jumping right into the fray. Paul never was one to dilly dally around. The reality of sin in the world is presented in all its stark ...

Discover the Riches of Romans: A Year-Long Journey Dive deep into the heart of Paul's most theologically rich letter with "Insights from Romans: 52-Week Journey Along the Roman Road." This devotional guide is meticulously designed to unfold the profound truths embedded within each chapter and verse of the Epistle to the Romans, offering a week-by-week exploration that will enrich your understanding and deepen your faith. From the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel to the practical implications of faith in everyday life, each week unveils fresh insights and reflections. Begin with ...

This is a short history of the Christian missionary effort in Paraguay. Starting with Roman Catholic and focusing on Southern Baptist missions.

At Rose Law, power isn't demanded. It's observed… measured… allowed. ELL arrives on the French peninsula for a prestigious internship that should open every door in her future. Instead, she's drawn into a firm run by women who never raise their voices because they never need to. Behind closed doors, influence replaces authority, restraint replaces chaos, and every interaction feels like a test she doesn't remember agreeing to take. Access brings privilege. Privilege brings pressure. And attention—once earned—is never accidental.

What if everything you thought made you right with God—your goodness, your works, your religious rituals—wasn’t enough? What if the greatest legal case ever argued wasn’t in a courtroom, but in the pages of Scripture… and your eternity depends on the verdict? The Book of Romans is not just another epistle—it is the thunderous declaration of God’s righteousness and humanity’s only hope for redemption. In a world drowning in self-righteousness, confusion about grace, and shallow understandings of sin, Romans confronts the chaos with clarity. The apostle Paul lays bare the ...

In the opening chapter of this text, it was stated that no one knows how Christians came to Rome or even who might have established a local church in Rome. One noted commentator said that the Christians in Rome were probably there because they were some of the converts from Pentecost. He also said that the book of Romans has four divisions. They are the courthouse of law in Romans chapter one through Romans chapter five, the powerhouse of grace in Romans chapter six through Romans chapter eight, a synagogue, representing Israel, in Romans chapter nine through Romans chapter eleven, and the ...

The "Heavenly Citizens" series serves as a tool to help the Christian understand not only what the Bible teaches us, but also how to study the Bible. Explaining what the Bible teaches is like giving someone a fish to eat. Teaching him how to study the Bible is like teaching someone how to fish so he can feed himself. Both approaches are essential to developing spiritual maturity. "Romans" is the ninth volume in the "Heavenly Citizens" series. Romans begins by jumping right into the fray. Paul never was one to dilly dally around. The reality of sin in the world is presented in all its stark ...

The story of Kathleen's escape from incarceration in an institution for "fallen women." In 1974, the shadows of the Magdalene laundry still haunt Kathleen as she daringly escapes from a life of oppression. Now on the run, the priest is hot on her trail. As the priest's attention shifts to other lost souls, the consequences are nothing short of devastating. Meanwhile, a famous American actress and her wealthy husband have arrived in Ireland to adopt a baby and discover an unexpected offer they cannot refuse. Will it turn out to be a dream come true or a nightmare waiting to unfold? Enter the...

Before lawyers, before courtrooms, before the presumption of innocence. There was the crocodile. In the ancient world, justice looked very different. Trial by ordeal, divine judgement, brutal punishments, very odd real laws, and other strange facts from history, which shaped the earliest legal systems of human civilization. This entertaining, popular history book explores strange laws, quirky historical facts, bizarre punishments, and unusual justice systems from ancient civilizations. In ancient Egypt, a man accused of a serious crime might be thrown into the Nile. If Sobek, the crocodile ...

American Christians face an impossible choice: obey God's commands about strangers, or obey immigration laws that directly violate those commands. Most have chosen a third option—claiming that Romans 13 requires submission to government, allowing them to support oppressive immigration laws while maintaining their Christian identity. This book proves that third option is a lie. Through rigorous biblical exegesis and unflinching examination of actual immigration law, I Was a Stranger, and Ye Deported Me demonstrates that America's immigration policies don't merely fall short of biblical ...

Over the past three years, our church has saved over $100,000 in health insurance premiums by using the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a Obamacare) to our advantage - $100,000 that we have used to hire additional staff, send one of our members into foreign missions, and pay down our church's mortgage! Written for both pastors and church decision makers, Benefitting from Obamacare is the story of how we did that, the challenges we faced, the things we had to consider, and what we have experienced since. "This practical and easy-to-understand guide is an essential resource for ...