Romans 1

Christians in Rome vs Christians in JBER

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Paul greets the Church in Rome

Starts with his credentials

Servant of Christ

Called to be an apostle

Set apart for the Gospel

Flips at verse 2 and lays out Christ’s authority

“Which” he promised through prophets

Christ was descended from David (this fulfills prophecy)

Christ was descended from David (this fulfills prophecy)

Paul lays out the entire Gospel in 7 verses

Paul lays out the entire Gospel in 7 verses

Christ entered into the flesh

Christ was descended from David (this fulfills prophecy)

Declared to be the Son of God (Paul infers His death by Crucifixion because of this claim)

Was resurrected

This is proof of His authority

We receive Grace

Bring about obedience of faith for the sake of His name

In all nations

Including you (Rome, who he is talking to)

Grace to you and peace from God

What does the Gospel message (birth, death, and Resurrection) mean for us?

What does Verse 7 mean when it says, “To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints”?

What is the difference between Grace and Peace from Gods vs normal grace and peace?

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

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Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints

English Standard Version Chapter 9

And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” 7 And he rose and went home. 8 When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Paul gives admonishing to the Roman Church

Thanks God for them

Gospel is being preached by them

Prays for them

Wants to impart

Wants to impart wisdom

How are we mutually encouraged by one another?

Romans 1:16-32

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For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”

Paul is bold in his faith for God and sees faith as the way the righteous live

Paul contrasts righteousness with unrighteousness

God is clearly discernable from creation leaving man with no excuse to turn

Paul references idol worship

Paul lists sin including sexual immorality, faithlessness, and gossiping.

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32 Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.

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