For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

https://mob2.typeform.com/to/XZSZiL Announcements Welcome to the MOB! Website: www.ibcmob.net The Cripplegate Conference, IBC, June 8 – 10, 2018, Answering Islam, $35 per person, Register Online This is our last MOB meeting until September 2018. Please pray for MOB Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 as MOB and IBC leaders pray and plan for next year Available online through May 20, 2018: MOB Fall 2017 – Spring 2018 End-of-Year Survey online https://mob2.typeform.com/to/XZSZiL May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Memory Verse Psalm 119:105 (NASB) Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Last Meeting Key Thoughts : Scripture: Romans 15:14 – 16:27 Capstone encouragement to the church in Rome Greetings to and from fellow Christians Missions is about faces in the places Encountering the Book of Romans Chapter 19 Additional Comments on the Concluding Material Pages 191-197 May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

This Meeting Outline: Scripture: Romans 1 – 16 MOB ministry review Romans general review MOB member lessons learned and highlights Encountering the Book of Romans Review (scan) all May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

https://immanuelbible.church/ministries/men Immanuel Bible Church Men’s Ministry https://immanuelbible.church/ministries/men MISSION STATEMENT Immanuel's Men's Ministry seeks to: Enlist all men in His service Encourage men in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ Equip men to develop the personal skills necessary to serve God as Elders, Deacons and other church leaders Engage men in Christian fellowship with other men through Prayer, Bible Study, Worship, Small Group Interaction, and Ministry Activities CORE COMPETENCIES It is our desire that every man be: Committed to telling "his story" of God's work in his life Committed to understand and fulfill his biblical role Committed to personal Bible study and prayer Committed to meet with other men for accountability, fellowship, study and prayer May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

MOB Components Bible Study Prayer Fellowship Individual Small Group Large Group Prayer Fellowship May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Meeting Format Before Tuesday Individual Prayer & Study; Small Group activities encouraged 6:30 – 6:50 PM Leaders’ Prayer and Preparation Meeting (Usher’s Conference Room) 6:45 – 7:10 PM Food & Fellowship (Choir / Seminar Room W102) 7:10 – 7:45 PM Large Group Meeting (Choir / Seminar Room W102) 7:45 – 8:45 PM Small Group Meetings (Assigned Rooms – see website) The Host Small Group designated for each meeting is responsible for providing light refreshments (snacks), room set-up, and clean-up. NOTE: Please keep food and drink in the Choir / Seminar Room (W102). May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

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Code of Confidentiality “What is said in the MOB stays in the MOB.” Members of the MOB adhere to a strict code of confidentiality so we can build the mutual respect and trust required for honest openness (transparency) and effective accountability. This means that you may NOT share any information that another brother might share in the MOB without first getting his permission in advance. This is important for building heathy, strong, lasting relationships. May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

MOB Leaders Small Groups MOB Administration & Logistics A – Robert Ours & Scott Trammell (A201) B – Joel Benson & Essex Long (B209) C – Lowell Mininger (B203) D – Web Tileston & Anthony Lee (Lobby Conf Rm) E – Kirk Streitmater & Phil Gretzkowski (B205) F – Dave Brien & Rick Oliver (Prayer Room/Parlor) MOB Administration & Logistics Bob Pewett & MOB volunteers Maribeth Lindemuth May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Information Resources Primary Reference: The Holy Bible Secondary Reference / Primary Commentary: The Holy Bible Supplementary References / Other Commentaries: Constable, Thomas L. “Notes on Romans 2017 Edition.” (http://www.soniclight.com/constable/notes/pdf/romans.pdf) Gould, D. (1998). Romans. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman. MacArthur, John. (1985). Sermons on Romans. (https://www.gty.org/library/resources/bible-series-library/scripture/1?book=45) Moo, D. J. (2014). Encountering the book of Romans: A Theological Survey. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. Physioc, B. (2017). Bible Study Notes – Romans. Disciplers International (http://www.disciplersinternational.com/studies.php). McGee, J. Vernon. Thru the Bible. (https://www.oneplace.com/ministries/thru-the- bible-with-j-vernon-mcgee/series/romans) Other resources available online at www.ibcmob.net/resources (e.g., Precept Austin) May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

of God’s Righteousness Romans Outline Focus Revelation of God’s Righteousness Vindication of God’s Righteousness Application Reference 1:1 – 3:20 3:21 – 5:21 6:1 – 8:39 9:1-29 9:30 – 10:21 11:1-36 12:1 – 13:14 14:1 – 16:27 Division Need for God’s Righteousness Imputation Demonstration of God’s Righteousness Israel’s Past: Election Israel’s Present: Rejection Israel’s Future: Restoration Christian Duties Christian Liberties Topic Sin Salvation Sancti- fication Sovereignty Service Doctrinal Behavioral Location & Time Probably written in Corinth (Greece) around 57 AD May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Romans 1:1-6 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation Who wrote the letter to the Romans? Observation: 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Gospel of God, Interpretation: A man named “Paul” wrote it. May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Romans 1:1-6 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation What do we know about this man named “Paul”? Observation: 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Gospel of God, Interpretation: Five key words describe Paul: servant called apostle set apart Gospel Let’s look more closely at these five key descriptive words. May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Romans 1:1-6 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation Observation: 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, Δοῦλος = doulos = a (male) slave (bondservant) 1401 doúlos (a masculine noun of uncertain derivation) – properly, someone who belongs to another; a bond-slave, without any ownership rights of their own. Ironically, 1401 /doúlos ("bond-slave") is used with the highest dignity in the NT – namely, of believers who willingly live under Christ's authority as His devoted followers. Interpretation: Paul was a voluntary servant (slave) of Jesus Christ for life. May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Romans 1:1-6 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation Observation: called κλητὸς = klētos = called, invited, summoned by God to an office or to salvation. In the NT, 2822 /klētós ("divinely called") focuses on God's general call – i.e. the call (invitation) He gives to all people, so all can receive His salvation. God desires every person to call out to Him and receive His salvation (1 Tim 2:4,5). "Unfortunately, many choose not to – but all can; all don't but all can call out to God for His mercy (not just 'some')" (G. Archer). See 2821 /klēsis ("calling"). Interpretation: Paul was called by Jesus Christ (directly, Acts 9:1-22) to both salvation and to an office (Apostle). May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Romans 1:1-6 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation Observation: to be an apostle, ἀπόστολος = apostolos = a messenger, an envoy, a delegate Cognate: 652 apóstolos (from 649 /apostéllō, "to commission, send forth") – properly, someone sent (commissioned), focusing back on the authority (commissioning) of the sender (note the prefix, apo); apostle. Interpretation: Paul was called directly by Jesus Christ (Acts 9:1-22) to be one sent by Jesus Christ on His behalf to communicate His message and to do His work. Apostle: Matthew 10, Mark 6:7-13, Luke 10:1-23 May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Romans 1:1-6 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation Observation: set apart ἀφωρισμένος = aphōrismenos = separate, place apart 873 aphorízō (from 575 /apó, "separated from" and 3724 /horízō, "make boundaries") – properly, separate from a boundary, i.e. a previous condition/situation (note the prefix, apo). Interpretation: Paul was permanently separated from Paul’s previous life and work directly by Jesus Christ to do the will of Jesus Christ for the rest of Paul’s life. May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Romans 1:1-6 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation Observation: for the Gospel of God, εὐαγγέλιον = euangelion = the good news, the gospel the good news of the coming of the Messiah, the gospel; the gen. after it expresses sometimes the giver (God), sometimes the subject (the Messiah, etc.), sometimes the human transmitter (an apostle). Interpretation: Jesus Christ called Paul directly to be His servant for life, to be sent out to the world as a personal envoy of Jesus Christ to spread the Good News about God, His Righteousness, and the Way He made for man to be made right again with God: Jesus Christ. May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Acts 7:54 - 8:3, 9:1-22 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation What else do we know about “Paul”? Observation: Acts 8:3 But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison. Interpretation: ἐλυμαίνετο = elymaineto = ravage, harry, devastate Saul (his original name) was a radical persecutor of Christians. May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Acts 7:54 - 8:3, 9:1-22 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation What else do we know about “Paul”? Observation: See Acts 9:1-22 Interpretation: Saul went from a radical persecutor of Christians to a radical preacher of the Gospel because of a personal direct encounter with the risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ changed Saul’s life completely forever. If Jesus Christ can change this man’s life (Saul) for the better, He can also do that to me / for me. My hope is in Jesus Christ. May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Observation & Interpretation Acts 7:54 - 8:3, 9:1-22 (ESV) Observation & Interpretation What else do we know about “Paul”? Saul of Tarsus, born of Jewish parents in the city of Tarsus, Cilicia A “Hebrew of Hebrews” of the Tribe of Benjamin (Philippians 3:4-5) A Roman citizen (Acts 22:28, Acts 16:37-39) Greek by culture (Greek education) (Acts 17:28, Titus 1:12) Taught the trade of tent making as a youth (Acts 18:3) Excelled in his Jewish studies beyond his peers (Galatians 1:14) A Pharisee and a son of a Pharisee (Acts 23:6) Zealous for Judaism (Acts 7:58-83, Acts 26:10-11, Galatians 1:13) Apostle to the Gentiles (1 Corinthians 9:22) Three Missionary Journeys: 1st Missionary Journey, c. 46 – 49 AD (Acts 13 - 14) 2nd Missionary Journey, c. 50 – 52 AD (Acts 15:36 – 18:22) 3rd Missionary Journey, c. 53 – 58 AD (Acts 18:23 – 21:15) May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Apostle Paul Missionary Journeys May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16 http://ssppglenview.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/St._Paul_Timeline_-1.pdf

All of the Apostle Paul’s Major Journeys

Apostle Paul Letters (Epistles) 13 or 14 May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Letters in Chronological Order Apostle Paul Letters in Chronological Order May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

of God’s Righteousness Romans Outline Focus Revelation of God’s Righteousness Vindication of God’s Righteousness Application Reference 1:1 – 3:20 3:21 – 5:21 6:1 – 8:39 9:1-29 9:30 – 10:21 11:1-36 12:1 – 13:14 14:1 – 16:27 Division Need for God’s Righteousness Imputation Demonstration of God’s Righteousness Israel’s Past: Election Israel’s Present: Rejection Israel’s Future: Restoration Christian Duties Christian Liberties Topic Sin Salvation Sancti- fication Sovereignty Service Doctrinal Behavioral Location & Time Probably written in Corinth (Greece) around 57 AD May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Romans: A Few Key Points Apostle Paul’s greatest epistle; “The Gospel according to Paul” Vocabulary, style, logic, theological development all consistent with the Apostle Paul’s other epistles Systematic Theology / Doctrine (Q&A format) + Application Positional Truth => Practical Truth Paul dictated to scribe Tertius who added greeting (Romans 16:22) Church in Rome NOT founded by Paul or Peter Church in Rome consisted of both believing Jews and Gentiles Tacitus, Roman historian during the time of Emperor Nero, wrote that in Rome, Christians were “an immense multitude” (AD 64) Nero’s predecessor, Claudius, had expelled Jews from Rome Tension between Jewish and “Greek” believers in the church May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Romans: Key Points (Cont’) Jesus Christ, Second Adam, whose righteous and substitutionary death provided justification for all who place their faith in Him Key Concepts: Faith, Condemnation, Predestination, Justification, Redemption, Reconciliation, Salvation, Sanctification, Glorification Theme: Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Key Chapters: 6 – 8 How to be delivered from sin How to live a balanced life under grace How to live victoriously through the power of the Holy Spirit The believer’s position is the basis for practice May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Discussion and Application What did you learn during this study of Romans that you didn’t know before? What was the most significant lesson you learned during this study of Romans? Why? How will you apply God’s Truth moving forward? What still puzzles you about God’s Truth in Romans? How has God worked in your life during this study of Romans? In what areas do you still need to grow spiritually? How will you move forward? May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16

Closing Questions? Comments? Closing Prayer Note: This isn’t the end, this is just the beginning! May 8, 2018 Romans 1 - 16