Introduction to Romans
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Romans 1:1-17
Romans 1:1-17
Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established—that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
I. Salutations (Vs1-7)
A. The Author (Vs1-6)
Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God
Paul whose name was changed to Paul from Saul. Some 25 years earlier Paul was Saul who was persecuting the Church. He had those followers of the way arrested and even stoned. But God got his attention when Saul was on his way to Damascus and Christ revealed Himself to Saul and Saul was blinded. Saul surrendered to Christ and his name was changed to Paul. Before being commissioned Paul spent three years in Arabia, Damascus and the Judean area. He then spent some time in Jerusalem hoping to see Peter, but Paul was only able to see James. Paul returned to Tarsus where he ministered there about 9-10 years. Barnabas comes there and encourages Paul to go with him to minister at Antioch of Syria where the Church was growing at an enormous rate. Initially Paul began teaching in his hometown of Tarsus, but Antioch became the home base for his three missionary journeys.
A Servant (Vs1)
Paul identifies himself as a slave. Not the usual forced kind of slave the Romans were used to , but rather a volunteer out of love. Remember in Exodus when a slave was freed but chose to stay with his/her master, they would take an awl and put their ear against the door post and punch a hole through it. It showed the slave was submitted to his owner. Thats what Paul says his identity is.
2. Called (Vs1)
Calling has to do with your gifting and your position of service. Identity has to do with who you are. Notice Paul says he was a slave before he was called.
3. Apostle
Apostle (apostlos) which means a delegate messenger, or one sent forth with orders. Paul was directly commissioned by Jesus Christ to carry the Gospel to the gentiles. (Acts 9:15)
4. Separated to the Gospel of God. (vs1)
Separated means set apart. Paul was set apart to preach the Gospel. The Gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ.
B. The Gospel (Vs2-4)
which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
What is the Gospel? 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,
which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;
What does he say about the Gospel?
Promised by God before through His prophets in the Scriptures. (Vs2)
Concerning His Son Jesus Christ fulfilling the prophecies of David.(vs3)
Declared to be the Son of God by the resurrection. (Vs4)
Through Him we have received grace and apostleship. (vs5)
Among whom you also are called. (vs6)
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
C. The Recipients. (Vs7)
Saints and called at Rome. Rome by far the largest city of Mediterranean antiquity. The Church was started most believe as a result of a small Roman group being in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost. (Acts 2:10) The small group returned to Rome and started the Church. Many believe the Christian community in Rome grew exponentially. Paul had never been to Rome but wanted to visit, however never made it. He did however write this letter to them to instruct them in Christian Doctrine.
II. Thanksgiving and Prayer. (Vs8-15)
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established—that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
A. Thankful for their faith. (Vs8)
B. Paul’s prayers for them. (Vs9-10)
C. Paul’s desire to see them. (Vs10-15)
III. The Theme of the Book of Romans.(Vs16-17)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
A. The Gospel of Christ.
Three references to the Gospel. Alva J McClain says in his book on Romans:
Gospel of God because He gave it.
Gospel of Christ because it is about Christ.
Gospel of Paul because he preached it. All the same!
1. The Power of God unto salvation.
a. To everyone who believes.
b. Jew first and also the Gentile.
2. The Righteousness of God revealed.
Denotes right standing before God ( a legal reality) that is given to people by God. Only comes by faith. Faith to faith means from beginning to end it’s by faith.
3. The Just shall live by Faith. Literally means the righteous have life.
“Behold the proud,
His soul is not upright in him;
But the just shall live by his faith.
The theme of the Book of Romans is “The righteousness of God is revealed in the Gospel which when received by faith has the power to save.”