Romans - Session 1

Author

The Apostle Paul

The Reformation Study Bible: English Standard Version Outline of Romans

Mankind’s Universal Sinfulness (1:18–3:20)

Opening word (1:1)

Romans 1:1 ESV

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

Biographical Details (chs 1, 15, 16)

Cited and Listed as Paul’s during the second century

Date and Occasion

Wrote shortly before he visited Rome with a gift for the Gentile Congregation

Written from Corinth

Referenced Phoebe, member of a church at Cenchreae, the port of Corinth

Gaius as his host ()