Illustrations from Romans
554 illustrations referencing Romans
The Example of Forgiveness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a river flowing to the sea, forgiveness requires sacrifice to see {result}.
When Goodness - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Just as a foundation supporting a building, goodness teaches us that perseverance leads to transformation.
Lessons from Patience - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In challenges of life, we see how patience provides direction to those who love.
Non-Conformity as Resistance - Progressive (Romans 12:1-2)
Rosa Parks refused to conform. She didn't give up her seat because she had been transformed by a different vision—human dignity, equality, divine image-bearing. "Do not conform to the pattern of this ...
The Living Sacrifice That Keeps Crawling Off - Traditional (Romans 12:1-2)
Someone once observed: "The problem with a living sacrifice is it keeps crawling off the altar." Dead sacrifices stay put; living ones squirm. Paul's image is provocative—offer your BODY as a LIVING s...
The Example of Patience - Story
A story related to this content The example of Daniel shows that patience is not about self-effort but about faith.
The Power of Gentleness - Story
A story related to this content The example of Lydia shows that gentleness is not about self-effort but about relationship.
Lessons from Compassion - Story
A story related to this content Just as a tree rooted deep, compassion teaches us that perseverance leads to growth.
Lessons from Mercy - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Just as a lighthouse guiding ships, mercy teaches us that trust leads to victory.
The Example of Goodness - Story
A story related to this content In periods of growth, we see how goodness provides healing to those who love.
The Power of Wisdom - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In moments of doubt, we see how wisdom provides freedom to those who respond.
Love as Covenant Commitment - Reformed (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
1 Corinthians 13 describes covenant love—love that binds despite circumstances. It's not "I love you because you make me happy" but "I love you because I promised." "Love bears all things, believes al...
Lessons from Wisdom - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Just as a star shining in darkness, wisdom teaches us that trust leads to blessing. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this pri...
John Newton's Amazing Journey - Anglican (Romans 8:28)
John Newton spent years as a slave trader—a profession he later called "a business at which my heart now shudders." After his conversion, those terrible memories became the raw material for empathy, f...
The Birmingham Jail That Became a Beacon - Progressive (Romans 8:28)
In April 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested in Birmingham for leading nonviolent protests. From his jail cell, he wrote a letter that would become one of history's most important documents on j...
A Story of Joy - Story
A story related to this content Just as a river flowing to the sea, joy teaches us that obedience leads to growth.
The Persecution That Spread the Gospel - Missional (Romans 8:28)
When Idi Amin expelled all missionaries from Uganda in 1972, many feared the Ugandan church would collapse. Instead, it exploded. Without foreign leadership, local believers stepped up. The church gre...
Luther's Tower Discovery - Lutheran (John 3:16)
Martin Luther spent years terrified of God. He fasted, confessed for hours, punished his body—trying to earn divine favor. Nothing worked; he only felt more condemned. Then, studying Romans in the tow...
The Example of Perseverance - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In seasons of change, we see how perseverance provides joy to those who love.
The Example of Compassion - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The example of Paul shows that compassion is not about religion but about grace.
Lessons from Compassion - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Just as a tree rooted deep, compassion teaches us that perseverance leads to growth.
A Story of Gentleness - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In challenges of life, we see how gentleness provides purpose to those who love.
Lessons from Patience - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In challenges of life, we see how patience provides direction to those who love. Supporting quote: "[Relevant quote that supports this princi...
The Example of Love - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle Like a seed growing in fertile soil, love requires follow to see {result}.