Introduction to Romans (cont.)

I. Paul the Apostle v. 1

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

Paul, as an Apostle, taught the truth about Christ

II. Paul’s Gospel v. 2-5

2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, 5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations,

The gospel is rooted in history

The gospel is rooted in Scripture

III. The Church at Rome v. 6-7

6 including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, 7 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

The gospel is for all peoples

Salvation is the work of God