Sermon Tone Analysis
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Starter Quote
[Romans] is worthy not only that every Christian should know it word for word, by heart, but also that he should occupy himself with it every day, as the daily bread of the soul.
We can never read it or ponder over it too much; for the more we deal with it, the more precious it becomes, and the better it tastes.
Martin Luther, “Preface to the Epistle to the Romans” (1522)
Background Information
Author
Paul
Date
55-58 AD, but difficult to nail down specifically
Audience
The Church in Rome
The Church in Rome most likely began as a result of Pentecost
Written to both Jews and Gentiles in the congregation
Slight emphasis towards Gentile Christians
Purpose of the Book
The righteousness of God
Genre
Epistle
Letter from the apostle Paul to the church in Rome
Theological Treatise using Diatribe
Paul covers sin, redemption, sanctification, mortification, glorification, communal living, and more in a diatribe manner
Outline of Book
Romans 1:1-17 - Introduction
Romans 1:18-3:20 - The Unrighteousness of Humanity
Romans 3:21-4:25 - Righteousness is Obtained through Faith in Christ Jesus Alone
Romans 5:1-8:39 - The Glorious Gifts of God’s Righteousness
Romans 9:1-11:36 - God’s Faithfulness to His Righteousness Despite Israel’s Unfaithfulness
Romans 12:1-15:13 - God’s Righteousness in Daily Life
Romans 15:14-16:27 - Conclusion
Purpose of book
The purpose of the book of Romans is the righteousness of God
Theology
Unity in the Gospel - Pastoral Theology
49AD Claudius issued a degree removing Jews due to disturbances
54AD Claudius dies and the edict ends - Messianic Jews return to Rome
Paul’s Theology of the Gospel and Righteousness
Future Missionary Partnership for Spain
The Glory of God
It can be seen that references to deity dwarf all other topics—a total of 326 references in 432 verses.
Quotes on the book
Richard Longenecker
Yet despite its status in the church and its importance for Christian thought, life, and proclamation, Romans is probably the most difficult of all the NT letters to analyze and interpret.
It hardly can be called a simple writing.
John Clavin
If we have gained a true understanding of this Epistle, we have an open door to all the most profound treasures of Scripture.
Purpose of the book
The purpose of the book of Romans is the righteousness of God
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