Making Romans Accessible and Devotional: An Interview with Author Mary DeMuth

Last updated on: December 13, 2019 at 7:00 am by Kelley Mathews

Making Romans Accessible and Devotional: An Interview with Author Mary DeMuth 2019-12-12T11:42:57-06:00 Kelley Mathews

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Mary DeMuth

3. You’ve been a Bible reader/student for a long time. Did anything in Romans surprise you as you worked on this project?

Just how beautifully the gospel is woven throughout scripture. Romans doesn’t make sense without the rich background of the Old Testament. You cannot study it in isolation. It demands a robust knowledge (or longing to know more) about the grand narrative of Scripture. I think I fell in love even more with Jesus as I read Romans because I realized what was at stake, and what my salvation cost him.

4. Name one theme or big idea in Romans that you want your readers to cherish after they’ve read this book.

Often we doubt God’s love based on our circumstances or how we feel. We will waver constantly if that is our measuring stick. But if we base our understanding of God’s covenantal love on bedrock truth, the kind of truth we find so eloquently stated by Paul in Romans, we will have stability in our faith. God loves us. He sent His son. We who were far are now welcomed into the Holy of Holies (wow!) by Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross and his conquering resurrection. That is love. I can camp there.

5. What’s next for you?

I’m taking a three-month sabbatical from January through March of 2020. After releasing We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis in August, I am nearing the edge of deep burnout. I need to refuel and find my bearings. I do have 3 books releasing in 2020: A Perilous Journey (Guideposts, about Phoebe who is purported to bring the book of Romans to Rome), Into the Light, a Lifeway Bible study releasing in June, and Pray Every Day (Harvest House) a 90-day devotional through most of the prayers of the Bible.

Outrageous Grace Every Day can be found online here, here, and here. Find out more about Mary and her many other books here.

Outrageous Grace Every Day

Romans

Previous Post

December 10, 2019

What Do We Do with the Old Testament?

Next Post

January 2, 2020 Book Review: 'Rediscovering Scripture's Vision for Women'

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category adoption art bible Bible study books compassion creation culture dogs facebook faith family friendship funeral grieving justice leadership Mardi Gras marriage memorial mental illness milestones missions MOPS movies parenting politics race relationships social media technology Thanksgiving theology trusting God Uncategorized wedding women worship

Select a Month June 2021 April 2021 February 2021 January 2021 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 November 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 October 2013 September 2013 October 2012 August 2012 January 2012 October 2011 May 2011 February 2011 January 2011

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What was the main language spoken by Jews during Jesus’ time?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Hebrew Greek Latin Aramaic

Books by This Author Books by Kelley Mathews

See All Titles »