1. ROMANS for the Practical Messianic
“…that the requirement of the Torah might be fulfilled in us.” –Romans 8:4

2. ROMANS
for the Practical Messianic

3. ROMANS
for the Practical Messianic

4. The Christian Paul First Christian missionary Ex-Jew Forsook Judaism
Discarded Torah
Embraced works-free grace

5. The Messianic Jewish Paul
Torah observant
Jew from the tribe of Benjamin
Remained a faithful Jew
Embraced Israel’s Messiah
Light to the nations
Devoted to the restoration of Israel

6. ROMANS in Context
importance and impact

7. Romans in Context Dating and historical context Messiah James35 45 50 55 60 70 80
Messiah
James
Galatians
1 Corinthians
Luke, Mark
Romans
Acts
John
Matthew
Dating and historical context
Romans in Context

8. Romans in Context Target audience of Romans
“Because the Jews at Rome caused continuous disturbances at the instigation of Chrestus, Claudius expelled them from the city.” -Suetonius Claudius 25.4

9. The theological message of Romans
Ch. 1-8
Ch. 9-11 Ch
Sin
Torah
Justification
Faith/faithfulness
Grace/favor
Israel’s hard heart towards Messiah
Faithful remnant of Israel
God’s plan for Israel
Service to God
Service to the believers
Living in harmony

10. Overview of Romans 1
The wicked generation

11. Overview of Romans 2
Torah hypocrisy

12. Messiah for Jews and Gentiles
Overview of Romans 3
Messiah for Jews and Gentiles

13. Righteousness through trusting
Overview of Romans 4
Righteousness through trusting

14. Blood of Messiah justifies
Overview of Romans 5
Blood of Messiah justifies

15. Dead to sin, alive in Messiah
Overview of Romans 6
Dead to sin, alive in Messiah

16. Torah’s relation to sin
Overview of Romans 7
Torah’s relation to sin

17. Overview of Romans 8
Living by the Spirit

18. Israel and the plans of God
Overview of Romans 9
Israel and the plans of God

19. Pleading for unbelieving Israel
Overview of Romans 10
Pleading for unbelieving Israel

20. God has not rejected Israel
Overview of Romans 11
God has not rejected Israel

21. Overview of Romans 12
Serving the believers

22. Overview of Romans 13
Respecting authority

23. Overview of Romans 14
Living in harmony

24. Salvation for all mankind
Overview of Romans 15
Salvation for all mankind

25. ROMANS for the Practical Messianic
“…that the requirement of the Torah might be fulfilled in us.” –Romans 8:4