The Gospel of God (Vol. 1) - (Delighting in the Word) by Keri Folmar (Hardcover)

About the Book

"It is hard to imagine a better approach to inductive Bible Study than we find in this series." - Diane Schreiner, women's Bible Study leader for 20+ years

In The Gospel of God (Vol. 1), wise and helpful questions guide you deep into the text using the three basic steps of all sound Bible study: Observe, Interpret, Apply.

• This is an 18-week inductive study guide for women
• Each week's chapter is divided into sections for 5 days of study
• Volume 1 covers Romans 1:1 through 8:39
• Ideal for small groups, individuals, or 1-on-1 mentoring
• Lots of extra white space for journaling
• Spiral-bound for lay-flat ease of writing

When we study the Bible inductively we want to know what the author meant when he wrote to his original audience. This involves reading Bible passages in context and asking questions about the text. The goal is to find the meaning and significance from the text itself.

We do this automatically every day when we read news, social media, or even recipes! Not surprisingly, it is also the best way to study God's word.

At the beginning of this study you'll find a brief, helpful introduction, including optional Notes for Leaders. This is followed by clear, simple questions that will help you to Observe what is being said, Interpret what the author was communicating to the original readers, and Apply the book of Romans in your own life.

The Gospel of God—A Bible Study on Romans for Women (Vol. 1) is part of the Delighting in the Word series by Keri Folmar, from Cruciform Press. Each study in the series will impress the truths of Scripture upon your heart and strengthen your Bible study skills. Come delight in God's word, and be encouraged to live more effectively for Jesus and his gospel!

The growing Delighting in the Word Series:

• Includes studies on Philippians, Titus, the Gospel of Mark, Ephesians, James, and Romans, with more to come
• Endorsed by Kathleen Nielson, Kristie Anyabwile, Diane Schreiner, Connie Dever, Gloria Furman, and more
• Loved and trusted by churches and Christians worldwide.

Book Synopsis

"It is hard to imagine a better approach to inductive Bible Study than we find in this series." - Diane Schreiner, women's Bible Study leader for 20+ years

In The Gospel of God: A Bible Study on Romans for Women (Vol 1), wise and helpful questions guide you deep into the text using the three basic steps of all sound Bible study: Observe, Interpret, Apply.

• This is an 18-week inductive study guide for women
• Each week's chapter is divided into sections for 5 days of study
• Volume 1 covers Romans 1:1 through 8:39
• (Volume 2 will be available in 2024.)
• Ideal for small groups, individuals, or 1-on-1 mentoring
• Lots of extra white space for journaling
• Spiral-bound for lay-flat ease of writing

When we study the Bible inductively we want to know what the author meant when he wrote to his original audience. This involves reading Bible passages in context and asking questions about the text. The goal is to find the meaning and significance from the text itself.

We do this automatically every day when we read news, social media, or even recipes! Not surprisingly, it is also the best way to study God's word.

At the beginning of this study you'll find a brief, helpful introduction, including optional Notes for Leaders. This is followed by clear, simple questions that will help you to Observe what is being said, Interpret what Paul was communicating to the original readers, and Apply the Book of Romans in your own life.

The Gospel of God: A Bible Study on Romans for Women (Vol 1) is part of the Delighting in the Word series by Keri Folmar, from Cruciform Press. Each study in the series will impress the truths of Scripture upon your heart and strengthen your Bible study skills. Come delight in God's word, and be encouraged to live more effectively for Jesus and his gospel!

The growing Delighting in the Word Series:

• Includes studies on Philippians, Titus, the Gospel of Mark, Ephesians, James, and Romans, with more to come
• Endorsed by Kathleen Nielson, Kristie Anyabwile, Diane Schreiner, Connie Dever, Gloria Furman, and more
• Loved and trusted by churches and Christians worldwide since 2014.

Review Quotes

"With simple clarity, Keri Folmar guides us in learning to study the Bible ... Keri encourages us to read God's word carefully, to understand clearly, and to apply prayerfully ... she encourages her readers first and foremost to listen well to God's inspired word."

Kathleen Nielson is author of the Living Word Bible Studies; Director of Women's Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition; and wife of Niel, who served as President of Covenant College, 2002 to 2012.

"Keri's Bible studies will not only bring the truths of Scripture to bear upon your life, but will also train you up for better, more effective study of any book of the Bible with her consistent use of the three questions needed in all good Bible study: Observation, Interpretation, and Application."

Connie Dever is author of The Praise Factory children's ministry curriculum and wife of Mark, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and President of 9Marks.

"It is hard to imagine better inductive Bible study tools than these. So many study tools wander from the biblical text, but Keri Folmar's studies concentrate on what the biblical author says ... unfolding its message with accuracy and clarity."

Diane Schreiner, the wife of SBTS professor, author, and pastor Tom Schreiner and mother of four grown children, has led women's Bible studies for more than 20 years.

"No clever stories, ancillary anecdotes, or emotional manipulation here. Keri takes us deeper into the text, deeper into the heart of the biblical author, deeper into the mind of Christ, and deeper into our own hearts... these are great studies to do on your own or with others."

Kristie Anyabwile is a North Carolina native and graduate of NC State University with a degree in history. Her husband, Thabiti, serves as a pastor in Washington, DC, and as a Council Member for The Gospel Coalition.

"Keri is convinced that God is God-centered and that for the sake of our joy, we should be, too ... She skillfully created these rich resources--and not only that, she has put the tools in your hands so you can study God's word for yourself ... I highly recommend that you embark on these studies with some other ladies. Then you can all watch in amazement at how God gives you contentment in him."

Gloria Furman is a pastor's wife in the Middle East, and author of Glimpses of Grace, Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full, and The Pastor's Wife.

About the Author

Passionate about encouraging women to delight in the Scriptures, Keri Folmar runs women's Bible studies at the United Christian Church of Dubai where she is privileged to teach fascinating women from every inhabited continent. In addition to the Delighting in the Word Bible study series, she has written The Good Portion: Scripture, a book that encourages women to discover the treasure and enjoy the sweetness of God's word.

Keri is the wife of John, who is the senior pastor of UCCD, and they have three grown children. In a previous life, as chief counsel of House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Keri was staff writer of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban.