Romans
Year of Saint Paul - Artist's Favorite Romans Passages
July 17, 2008 - 4:09am — Nick Alexander
Nick Alexander here...
Do you have a favorite passage in Romans?
This was the question we raised within the TopCatholicSongs Artist community. We wanted to celebrate the Year of St. Paul by highlighting verses that spoke to us as artists, and as Catholic Christians.
Mel Kennedy shared that her favorite verse in Romans is Romans 5:1-5:
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have gained access by faith to this
grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the
glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our
afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,
and endurance, proven character, and prove character,
hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of
God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy
Spirit that has been given to us.
She follows up with this encouragement: We not only have God's favor and blessing during good times but also during our trials. That's an amazing grace!
Lawrence and DianeMarie Leach of In God's Image share two favorite verses:
Romans 10:14-15
How, then, can they call on the one they have not
believed in? And how can they believe in the one of
whom they have not heard? And how can they hear
without someone preaching to them? And how can they
preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How
beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"
Romans 15:9-11
Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles;
I will sing hymns to your name." Again, it says,
"Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people." And again,
"Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and sing praises to him, all you peoples.
The members of Last Day share their collective favorite Romans passage is Romans 8:28:
We know that God makes all things work together
for the good of those who love God and are called
according to his decree.
They write: Famous line of scripture, often quoted and for good reason. Encouragement for any of us going through hard times to know that 'all things work together for the GOOD of those who love God'.
Finally, my own favorite verse in Romans is Romans 12:1-2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's
mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices,
holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual
act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the
renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test
and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing
and perfect will.
I love this passage, because it encourages me to live out my best for the Lord.
Do you have a favorite passage in Romans? Please share in the comments boxes.
Mel Kennedy shared that her favorite verse in Romans is Romans 5:1-5:
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have gained access by faith to this
grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the
glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our
afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,
and endurance, proven character, and prove character,
hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of
God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy
Spirit that has been given to us.
She follows up with this encouragement: We not only have God's favor and blessing during good times but also during our trials. That's an amazing grace!
Lawrence and DianeMarie Leach of In God's Image share two favorite verses:
Romans 10:14-15
How, then, can they call on the one they have not
believed in? And how can they believe in the one of
whom they have not heard? And how can they hear
without someone preaching to them? And how can they
preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How
beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"
Romans 15:9-11
Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles;
I will sing hymns to your name." Again, it says,
"Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people." And again,
"Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and sing praises to him, all you peoples.
The members of Last Day share their collective favorite Romans passage is Romans 8:28:
We know that God makes all things work together
for the good of those who love God and are called
according to his decree.
They write: Famous line of scripture, often quoted and for good reason. Encouragement for any of us going through hard times to know that 'all things work together for the GOOD of those who love God'.
Finally, my own favorite verse in Romans is Romans 12:1-2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's
mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices,
holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual
act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the
renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test
and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing
and perfect will.
I love this passage, because it encourages me to live out my best for the Lord.
Do you have a favorite passage in Romans? Please share in the comments boxes. 
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TwitterYear Of Saint Paul - Romans Songs
July 16, 2008 - 4:08am — Nick Alexander
Nick Alexander here...
Being the Year of St. Paul, we thought it would be great to include songlists that are based on specific passages from the Pauline Epistles. This month, we examine the book of Romans.
There are four songs on this list that are well worth listening to.
First, Faith, Hope and Love by Donna Lee. While the chorus is based on 1 Cor 13:13, the verses are nearly taken verbatim from Romans 5.
Come Holy Spirit, from Margo B. Smith, has its bridge lifted from Romans 8:26:the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know
how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words.” She says, "This is a song/prayer to the Holy Spirit asking Him to help me to pray."
I Will Carry You by Sean Clive, incorporates Romans 8:38:For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. He writes:"This song... is really at the heart of what I need to share with the world - God's overwhelming love for each one of us. A love that overcomes all and bears all so that one day we can fully experience in His arms, the love of God."
Lastly, Simonetta has the song Why, which is a paraphrase of Romans 7.
What are your favorite Romans-inspired texts? Please comment... I want to know!