Greetings from the heartland of Ohio. I'm also new to this type of forum and online Bible study. I'm a teacher at my church and we've actually been studying the book of Romans for the past 6 months and are just getting ready to start chapter 9 tomorrow. I'm always looking for greater understanding of the scriptures and a closer walk with our Lord and Savior for myself and those I teach. We can always learn more from God's mighty Word and we have to being willing to change as God directs our paths and gives us revelation and understanding. I've changed a lot in my thinking these past 6 months and hope to continue to do so. I am Jewish by birth and a follower of Christ by choice for the past 35 years.