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

3. 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 :1 – 11:36 4

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: Thess 2:14
They were the “…beloved of God in Rome, called as saints”

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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 (influence)
He thanked God unceasingly v. 9
He hoped to finally visit with them v. 10

11. 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

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 (converts)

13. Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15
Paul’s 3 “I Am…” statements vv
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

14. Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15
Paul’s 3 “I Am…” statements vv
“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

15. Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15
Paul’s 3 “I Am…” statements vv
“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?” Tim 2:15 4: Pet 3:15

16. Apostolic Greetings 1:1-15
Paul’s 3 “I Am…” statements vv
“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: Tim 1:8, : Pet 4:16

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