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TO THE ROMANS
ROMANS
Presented by:
Date : AD 57-58
Rom. 15:25-33
Romans is a book about the utter depravity and moral decay of unregenerate mankind and the awesome
grace of a loving God
Why Romans is placed immediately after Acts, even though Paul has written Galatians,1 & 2
Thessalonians 1 & 2 Corinthians prior to his epistle to the Romans?
II. INTRODUCTION 1:1-15
The Writer –Paul v.1
Life Application:
1. With what gifts has God equipped you and what do you believe to be your Calling in
service to the LORD?
2.In Eph. 6:18 we are encouraged to “always keep on praying for all the saints. “Why do you
think we are given this specific charge by the Holy Spirit? What are the benefits of such
intercessory prayer?
3.What obligations do you believe you have and to whom, now that you are a Christian?
Life Application:
1. Paul was able to proclaim that he was not ashamed of the Gospel. What do you
suppose contributed to his strong conviction to spread the Goodnews?
2. Are you to identify hindrances n your life that keep you from sharing your faith with
others? IF so, can you think of anything which may help you to over come these
hindrances?
IV ALL MANKIND UNDER CONGEMNATION -1:18-3:20
A. The pagan/ Gentiles stands condemned 1:18-321
B. The moral person stands condemned 2:1-16
- The principle of God’s judgment
i) According to ‘Truth’
ii) According to the ‘deeds’
iii) Without partiality v.11
iv) According to the light one receives vv. 14-15
v) According to the secrets v. 16
v. 23- All men are not sinners alike; yet all are alike sinners.
Justification by faith is new doctrine. It is not some new idea. Abraham was
Justification by faith.
Gen. 15:6
iii) Abraham was justified by faith and not by adherence the Mosaic Law
4: 18-15
iv) Abraham was justified by faith in the promise God had made to him 4:18-
15
David faith to keep the law
David was justified by his faith 4:8; psalm 32: 1, 2.
In the case 5th chapter Paul discusses both the basis for justification and the blessing
to be derived from justification. In this chapter Paul also presents the contrast of the
first man
Adam to the second Adam, JESUS CHRIST.
Blessings:-
1. PEACE v.1
2. ACCESS v.2
3. JOY v.2
4. GLORY v.3
5. LOVE OF GOD v.5
VI IMPARTED RIGHTEOUSNESS: SANCTIFICATION
(5:12-8:17)
One of the most important concepts for new Christians to realize is that the
process of sanctification is carried out by the Holy Spirit in cooperation with the
individual believer . Transformation in to the image of Christ is directly
proportional to the submission to the Holy Spirit
Process :
i) Know v.3,6
ii) Recall v.11
iii) Believe v V.8
iv) Yield v 13
v) Be led by the Spirit 8:1
1. Rom. 6:1-14 Dead to sin, Alive in CHRIST The first objection is that Salvation by grace would
Encourage man to go sinning (6:1)
Ans: Being united with Christ implies sharing in His death & resurrection (6:2-10)
The believer is to act on this (6.11) refuse to sin (6:12) and yield himself to God’s will (6.13)
7: 1-6 - Illustration from marriage: Through faith in Christ the believer died to the law and now belongs
the Christ ( 7 :4)
The answer is that the law having its origin condem the carnal nature (7:13-14) conflict between law of
sin Law of sin & Law of God.
How can the conflict be resolved? 7:25
a) God has done what the law could not do (8: 1-2)
b) What blessings are experienced when the Holy Spirit Lives in the believer (8: 1-17)
- No Condemnation ( 8: 1)
- Free from law of sin death (8:2)
- Life & peace (8:6)
- Victory over sinful nature (8:9)
- Being sons of God (8:14)
- Heirs of God (8:17)
(8:18-39)
i) CONNECTION BETWEEN PRESENT SUFFERING & Glorification 8: 17 (b)
ii) Contrast between present suffering & Glorification 8 : 18
iii) Glorification is the hope
- Groaning of creation 8: 19-22
- Groaning of Christian 8: 23-25
- Groaning of Spirit 8: 26-27
This Section deals with the Jewish of the Gospel. If Jews have received special privileges, what
would become of them? Why did they reject the gospel? How do they fit into God’s plan of
salvation?
a) Note Paul’s love & intense anguish over Israel’s rejection (vv. 1-3)
b) Note the eight privileges of Israel 4& 5
The rejection of Israel is not final. There is a divine purpose for this
- The blessing of the gospel have been extended to the gentiles (11.11-12)
- The salvation of the gentiles will make Israel jealous (11.11)
- The future restoration of the Jews will bring greater riches 11:12, 15.
- The rejection of the Jews serves as a warning to the Gentiles ( 11:16-24).
The metaphor of the olive tree and its broken branches and the wild olive shoot which was grafted
in.
The restoration of Israel is according to God’s plan and purpose and mercy (11:28-32)
a) The only fitting response to god’s mercy in providing justification by faith is by dedicating
one’s self body completed to Him.
- Living Sacrice – 12:1
- How can one know the will of God? 12:2.
b) Spiritual gifts are given to be used for the service of others. (12:3-8)
In what way should a Christian think of himself and his abilities?
12: 9-21 Christian character & behavior Love is to shape and control the Christian’s character
and behaviors.
Rom 13- Civil & Political Duties:
13: 8-14- Christian obligation to fellow citizen. The key is love your neighbor as yourself (13: 9-10)
The compelling reason for godly living is the urgency of the times ( 13: 11-12)
14: 1-23 Christian conscience & liberty. What should be done when there are difference of practice?
- His longing to visit Rome and the reason for the delay 15: 22-29
The closing verses of praise make reference to the gospel of Jesus Christ (16: 25-27)
2. List the qualities & attitude, which indicates new life in Christ.
3. How would you answer a person who says that Christianity is a Jewish religion & not meant for
Asians?
4.What verse would you pick to give encouragement to a Christian who is in suffering?
5.Memories & Meditate: 5:1 ; 6:11 ; 7:24-25.
6.How would you answer to someone who said that it is enough to please god by doing your best?
7.How does cross reveal God’s justice & love? What does it teach about sin?
8 :6, 31-34 ; 35-39; 9 : 1,2; 10:: 10-12; 11: 33-36; 12: 1,2,9,17,21;