Sparkhouse

Written in the first century, Romans describes the good news or gospel that is God’s power of salvation for all humanity, for all creation, for all time. God, in Christ, is reclaiming the world from the power of sin, justifying and saving us from sin and death. Paul’s letter to the Romans declares that, in the end, absolutely nothing can separate us from God’s love!  

Together by Grace: Bible Conversations is a series of guided studies that invite participants to gather together, dwell in the stories of the Bible, and engage with the text and one another. With guided conversations and open-ended questions, everyone is invited to share thoughts, experiences, and similarities in these roundtable discussions that approach biblical stories honestly, wrestle with tough questions, and build community. Each session can be led by anyone, regardless of their level of biblical scholarship, and are flexible in format and length.

The facilitator’s main role in Together by Grace groups is to guide conversation and to encourage everyone to participate in the activities and discussion. This guide gives facilitators everything they need to guide the group through the sessions including background information, instructions, and tips for carrying out this role. Extensive biblical knowledge is not required to use this guide. 

Key companion product for this series:  Together by Grace Romans: Participant Guide

A new Bible to complement this series:  Based on the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Together by Grace reflects the most up-to-date biblical scholarship. 
The Lutheran Study Bible, Second Edition NRSVue, available in hardcover and paperback, is the perfect companion to this series, and its supplemental notes, charts, maps, and articles will deepen participants’ understanding of the material.

Coming soon! Downloadable versions of Together by Grace: Bible Conversations, including an Enlarged Print version of each Participant Guide