Readings in Romans and Thessalonians
The first six days of the week cover the remainder of the book of Romans. After the argument concerning justification and Christian experience, the apostle takes up other things, among which is the relation of the Jewish people to God's plan as worked out in them, the doctrine of election, instruction concerning spiritual gifts, and our relation to the state, with various other matters which need not here be mentioned. The last day of the week concludes with two chapters of 1 Thessalonians, the first of Paul's epistles, written probably in the year 52. Both the epistles to the Thessalonians were probably written at Corinth, one following the other by a few months. The first epistle is remarkable in this, that every chapter has something to say on the second coming of Christ. The apostle commends the brethren because of their work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope. Psalm 113 is supplementary to the last day's reading,—an excellent song of praise to God for deliverance.