Session 35 – Romans; Romans:33-34: Mark Lanier, 06/14/26

In today’s class, Mark walks through Romans 8:33-34 using a compelling courtroom metaphor drawn from his own experience trying a landmark social media addiction case. With a verdict in hand, he explores what Paul means when he asks, “Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect?” Mark covers these key topics: • The meaning of the Greek word kategoreo — a legal charge filed in court — and how Paul uses it to describe humanity’s final judgment • How the Roman patronus-client system illuminates what it means to be “God’s elect”, and why no accuser can touch you when God himself is your defender • Paul’s four-part answer to “Who is to condemn?” , Christ died, Christ was raised, Christ is enthroned at God’s right hand, and Christ intercedes for you • The two voices that try to condemn us anyway: Satan the accuser (and what Martin Luther said to him) and our own inner critic • Why the case is already closed, the penalty paid, the payment accepted, the divine amen pronounced

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