Romans 1:1-7 Homiletics

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Chapter 1

Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, acalled as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures,

3 concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh,

4 who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord,

5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake,

6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;

7 to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as bsaints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

Romans 1:1–7 (NASB95)

Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

Could talk about the Apostle Paul. Some information about his past. His previous standing with the church. Refer to Galatians 1 section. His conversion. How God brought the Gospel to Paul.

What is a bond-servant ?

Why is he called an apostle?

Why is he set apart? How is he set apart?

which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures,

God promised the Gospel in the Old Testament. God’s special revelation to the prophets, to make general revelation to us through the scriptures

concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh,

who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord,

through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake,

among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;

to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.