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C2. INTRODUCTORY STUDY: The Book of Romans with Fr Gordon Walker (Part 2 of 3)

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Aug 1, 2025
Father Gordon Walker, Pastor Emeritus of St. Ignatius Orthodox Church, delves into the Book of Romans. He highlights the apostles' journey, showcasing the transition from Judas to Matthias and Saul's transformation into Paul. The early church's struggles in Rome and Paul's profound impact through his epistles are discussed. Walker emphasizes the pursuit of God's righteousness and its significance in our choices. He concludes with a heartfelt prayer, urging the embrace of biblical truths and a deeper connection to the teachings of the Orthodox faith.
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Letter As Apostolic Presence

  • Paul wrote Romans to a church he had not yet visited and used the letter as a substitute for his physical presence.
  • The epistle preserves what the apostles preached on first visits to new communities.
ANECDOTE

Eighteen Apostles In Rome

  • Father Gordon recounts that 18 of the original 70 apostles were in Rome organizing house churches.
  • Wealthy Roman villas sometimes became protective worship spaces for early Christians.
ANECDOTE

Adapting Church Buildings In Indonesia

  • Father Gordon shares Father Daniel's experience in Indonesia where a large church building was closed after riots.
  • He adapted by building a home-like structure that doesn't look like a church for safety and acceptance.
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