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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: justification by grace through faith :1 – 11:36

4. Lesson 1 – General Introduction
Outline
Living a life consistent with being justified by grace through faith :1 – 15:13
Final exhortations, personal plans, and some greetings :14 – 16:27
APPLICATION 4

5. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Exhortations : :17-20, 25-27
Roman saints are exhorted to “admonish one another” since they were filled with “all goodness and knowledge” 15:14
Unless they practiced the principles taught in Rom 14, they could not accomplish this

6. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Exhortations : :17-20, 25-27
Paul admits he wrote “boldly” :15a
He did so to “remind” the saints of certain truths re: salvation, etc :15b-16
Paul would only boast in Christ and his labors for His kingdom :17-19

7. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Exhortations : :17-20, 25-27
Paul also states his “philosophy” re: his labors…he always wanted to go where Christ was not previously named :20-21
A fulfillment of prophecy…especially re: the Gentiles Isa 52:15

8. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Exhortations : :17-20, 25-27
Paul also exhorts the Roman disciples to “keep their eyes on those who cause dissensions & hindrances contrary to the doctrine…” :17a
They must “turn away” from such 16:17b

9. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Exhortations : :17-20, 25-27
They must act this way because such dissenters are not slaves of Christ…they only care about their own appetites 16:18a
They use deceptive words to influence others with their error 16:18b

10. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Exhortations : :17-20, 25-27
How does this relate to Application #6?
Differences over personal scruples were to be tolerated :1 – 15:13
This is different…this concerned issues that were “contrary to truth”
Thus, judgment & even rejection

11. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Exhortations : :17-20, 25-27
They were to be “wise in what is good, and innocent in what is evil” :19
In the end, God would “crush Satan under their feet” :20
Based on faith, knowledge of truth

12. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Exhortations : :17-20, 25-27
God “establishes” His children in their “obedience of faith” :25a, 26b
This is accomplished through revealed truth…the “mystery” hidden for ages :25b Eph 3: Pet 1:9b-12 2 Pet 1:19-21

13. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Travel Plans :22-33
Paul had long desired to come to Rome, but he was “hindered” v :9-10
This “hindrance” = his pressing work to go “where Christ was not named” :20-21
No longer a need “in these regions” v. 23

14. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Travel Plans :22-33
His hope was to go to Spain…he would stop in Rome & receive help for that trip v. 24
Presently, he was serving the needy saints in Jerusalem vv Acts 20: Cor 16: Cor 8: :12-13

15. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Travel Plans :22-33
He was confident he would come “in the fullness of the blessing of Christ” v. 29
He hoped to enjoy “refreshing rest” when he came to Rome vv
That didn’t happen Acts 28:16

16. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Travel Plans :22-33
He also requested the Romans to pray for him and his benevolent work vv
Paul knew great uncertainties awaited him in Jerusalem Acts 20:22-23
Yet, he would not yield to fear Acts 20:24

17. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Travel Plans :22-33
As it turned out, Paul was vehemently opposed once he arrived in Judea Acts 21:17-31a

18. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Personal Greetings :1-16, 21-24
Most of the names listed are mentioned only here…no other details are known
Of the names we recognize, a few can be commented on with some certainty

19. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Personal Greetings :1-16, 21-24
Paul greets Acquila & Priscilla vv. 3-5
Expelled from Rome, Paul met them in Corinth Acts 18:1-3
They left with Paul when he went to Ephesus… they stayed there when he left Acts 18:18-21

20. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Personal Greetings :1-16, 21-24
Paul greets Acquila & Priscilla vv. 3-5
They were valuable workers…for the church and for specific individuals Acts 18:24-26
They hosted churches in their homes v. 5 1 Cor 16:19

21. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Personal Greetings :1-16, 21-24
Paul greets Rufus v. 13
Some understand him to be the same one mentioned in Mk 15:21…no definite proof

22. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Personal Greetings :1-16, 21-24
Timothy sent greetings v. 21
He was well-known Acts 16: Tim 1:2 Phil 1:1 2: Col 1:1 Phlm 1
Jason sent greetings v. 21
Could be the one from Acts 17:5-9

23. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Personal Greetings :1-16, 21-24
Sosipater sent greetings v. 21
Could be the one from Acts 20:4
Gaius sent greetings v. 23
Could be the one from Acts 19:29 or from 1 Cor 1:14

24. The Letter’s Conclusion 15:14 – 16:27
Personal Greetings :1-16, 21-24
Erastus sent greetings v. 23
Could be the one from Acts 19:22 and Tim 4:20
Tertius sent greetings v. 22
Paul’s “scribe” in writing the letter

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