Romans I&II&II

I. All Gentiles are Lost

A call

The Letter to the Romans A Call, a Gospel and a Task (Romans 1:1–7)

WHEN Paul wrote his letter to the Romans, he was writing to a church which he did not know personally and to which he had never been. He was writing to a church which was situated in the greatest city in the greatest empire in the world. Because of that, he chose his words and thoughts with the greatest care.

WHEN Paul wrote his letter to the Romans, he was writing to a church which he did not know personally and to which he had never been. He was writing to a church which was situated in the greatest city in the greatest empire in the world. Because of that, he chose his words and thoughts with the greatest care.

He received 2 things Grace and a task

He had received grace. Grace always describes some gift which is absolutely free and absolutely unearned. In his pre-Christian

Barclay, W. (2002). The Letter to the Romans (3rd ed. fully rev. & updated, p. 15). Louisville, KY; London: Westminster John Knox Press.

He was set apart to be the apostle to the Gentiles. Paul knew himself to be chosen not for special honour but for special responsibility

The Letter to the Romans A Call, a Gospel and a Task (Romans 1:1–7)

He was set apart to be the apostle to the Gentiles. Paul knew himself to be chosen not for special honour but for special responsibility

Paul, using a combination of wisdom and love, began with a compliment. He told them that he thanked God for that Christian faith of theirs which all the world knew

They were always in his prayers Prayer without ceasing

He wanted to come to Rome so that he and the Roman church might comfort and strengthen each other

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Its the Good News!!!!!

Wrath of God

TRUTH Elsewhere, the Greek word used here, alētheia, usually refers to the gospel. Those who suppress the truth deny what is made obvious about God through creation and do not acknowledge God as sovereign Creator.

deity The Greek word used here, theiotēs, is found only here in the NT. It is used to summarize God’s divine attributes, especially those that can be observed through creation. Since God made such attributes discernable, people have no excuse for rejecting Him

In this passage, we are face to face with the fact that the essence of sin is to put self in the place of God.

God allowed for people to do as they desired, even when it meant opposing his will for their lives. This is part of the judgment related to God’s wrath

A mind that is incapable of moral or ethical discernment. Paul describes such a mind as hostile to God and unable to submit to His law

All Jews are Lost

In this chapter, Paul shifts his focus from the guilt of the Gentiles to the guilt of the Jews. After describing God’s judgment on Gentiles (non-Jewish people) who had rejected God and refused to acknowledge Him

Just as Gentiles are without excuse for suppressing the truth of God, Jews are without excuse because they do the same things they condemn others for doing

Don’t judge lest ye be Judge

Paul emphasizes that God judges fairly and righteously (). Similar statements are found throughout the OT (see and note;

God is Faithful

Paul anticipates the response of his Jewish dialogue partner (see note on ). He has argued that circumcision of the heart is what matters (2:28–29) and now addresses the question of the value of physical circumcision

Verse 3 Paul raises the question about God’s faithfulness in light of His people’s unfaithfulness. Despite the failure of God’s people to maintain the obligations associated with God’s covenants with them, God was committed to being faithful to His promises

Paul rejects the notion that God is unjust in vs 6

We DO NOT HAVE A license to Sin!!!!

Romans 3:9–20 NASB95

9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written, “There is none righteous, not even one; 11 There is none who understands, There is none who seeks for God; 12 All have turned aside, together they have become useless; There is none who does good, There is not even one.” 13 “Their throat is an open grave, With their tongues they keep deceiving,” “The poison of asps is under their lips”; 14 “Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness”; 15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood, 16 Destruction and misery are in their paths, 17 And the path of peace they have not known.” 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” 19 Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God; 20 because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.

Romans 3:9-20

Paul emphasizes that both Jews and non-Jewish people (Gentiles) are under sin. He concludes that because of humanity’s universal sinfulness, the law does not lead to justification. Instead, it leads to the knowledge of sin

In . When people sin, they show disrespect for God, at times even putting Him entirely out of their minds. Thus, knowledge of God does not direct their actions or thoughts.

all have sinned Both Jews and Gentiles have failed to live up to God’s standard; sin is universal. As a result, God’s provision of righteousness by faith, as opposed to law or race, relates to all people.

Paul affirms that the law is holy and good. However, the law only identifies sin and testifies that humanity is under the power of sin; it does not help overcome sin. Nevertheless, Paul specifies that the law is not to blame; indwelling sin is the real problem