Introduction to Romans

The Introduction of Romans

Pastor Tyson Bloor

Romans Greeting; Authority; Apostle; Scripture Romans 1:1–7

Romans 1:1–7 NASB95

Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures,

concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh,

who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord,

through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake,

among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;

to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Paul’s Introduction

Bond-servant - δοῦλος (doulos) slave, servant

Apostle- ἀπόστολος(apostolos) a special messenger of Jesus Christ, a restricted group, the exact number variously reckoned

Faith- πίστις(pistis), what can be believed, a state of certainty with regard to belief

Called- κλητός(klētos) called, implying relationship and/or task

Saint - ἅγιος (hagios), dedicated, consecrated, God’s people

Grace- χάρις(charis),kindness, grace

Apostleship- ἀποστολή(apostolē) the ministry or office of an apostle

Christ- Χριστός(Christos) Messiah a title for the Anointed One, God’s special choice

Beloved- ἀγαπητός(agapētos) only dear only one of a class, esp. loved

(of) God - θεός (theos), ὁ (ho) God (the God)

Lord- κύριος(kyrios), ὁ (ho) supernatural master over all

Jesus Ἰησοῦς(Iēsous), ὁ (ho), the Christ, of Mary

John 6:44 NASB95

“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day.

2 Timothy 1:9 NASB95

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

Titus 2:11 NASB95

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,

Romans 5:10 NASB95

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.