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The Just Shall Live By Faith Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

Lesson 1 – General Introduction Outline Introduction 1:1-17 Indictment of & remedy for sin 1:18 – 5:21 Anticipated questions re: salvation by grace through faith 6:1 – 11:36 4

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul describes the Roman brethren vv. 6-7 They were the “called of Jesus Christ” Because they had answered the gospel’s call Mt 22:14 1 Thess 2:14 They were the “…beloved of God in Rome, called as saints”

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul describes the Roman brethren vv. 6-7 Saints in Rome A “sanctified” person set apart from sin Not a Roman Catholic who has been dead for years, centuries…later canonized by a Pope and prayed to by Catholics

Progression Of Thought In Rom 1:1-7 Paul, a bond servant and apostle v. 1a Set apart for the gospel v. 1b Promised through His prophets in the Scripture v. 2 Concerning His Son v. 3a

Progression Of Thought In Rom 1:1-7 Concerning His Son v. 3a Born of a descendant of David according to the flesh v. 3b Declared to be the Son of God with power by the resurrection… Jesus Christ the Lord v. 4

Progression Of Thought In Rom 1:1-7 Declared to be the Son of God with power by the resurrection…Jesus Christ the Lord v. 4 Through Whom we have received grace & apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among the Gentiles v. 5 Among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ v. 6

Progression Of Thought In Rom 1:1-7 Among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ v. 6 To all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints v. 7

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul gratitude for the Romans vv. 8-13 Thankfulness expressed for: Their faith had been proclaimed throughout the whole world v. 8 (influence) He thanked God unceasingly v. 9 He hoped to finally visit with them v. 10

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul gratitude for the Romans vv. 8-13 Thankfulness expressed for: He wanted to impart some spiritual gifts to them v. 11 He wanted to encourage them and be encourage by them v. 12

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul gratitude for the Romans vv. 8-13 Thankfulness expressed for: He wanted to “obtain some fruit” among them, even as among the rest of the Gentiles v. 13 (converts)

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul’s 3 “I Am…” statements vv. 14-16 Jesus uttered 7 “I Am…” statements in John’s gospel to declare His true identity Paul gives his “I Am…” statements to emphasize his intentions re: his apostleship

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul’s 3 “I Am…” statements vv. 14-16 “I am debtor…” v. 14 Paul saw himself as under obligation to teach the gospel to any who would listen APPLICATION 1 Cor 11:1 Do I see myself as a “debtor?” 1 Cor 9:19-23

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul’s 3 “I Am…” statements vv. 14-16 “I am ready…” v. 15 Paul was prepared & instantly available to teach those to whom he was a “debtor” APPLICATION 1 Cor 11:1 Am I “ready?” 2 Tim 2:15 4:2 1 Pet 3:15

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul’s 3 “I Am…” statements vv. 14-16 “I am not ashamed…” v. 16 Paul had no hesitations or regrets re: that which he was ready (eager) to teach APPLICATION 1 Cor 11:1 Am I “ashamed?” Mk 8:34-38 2 Tim 1:8, 12 2:15 1 Pet 4:16

Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15 Paul’s 3 “I Am…” statements vv. 14-16 “I am not ashamed…” v. 16 Anyone ashamed will certainly not endure hardships that come when promoting something 2 Cor 4:7-14 11:23-28 Are we ashamed? Eph 6:15 Col 4:5-6 Heb 10:32-35