Living by the Book/Living by the Book Workbook Set (76 page)

Paul is dealing with some complex issues and deep thoughts. Use one or more different translations to try to get some alternative ways to express his statements. (You might want to try the Phillips translation, which inserts clarifying statements within the text.)

Go to the other extreme from what you did yesterday. Today try to find a simplified paraphrase of Romans 5. Consider the
New Living Translation, The Message,
or even a children’s translation. Determine how these concepts might be explained to people who don’t have a vast understanding of Scripture.

Suppose you’re a reporter and Romans 5 is an account that comes in over the wires. It’s your job to write it up. Read the chapter again. Then determine what you think should be the headline and lead sentence.