In the next few weeks will be discussing and studying the "Epistles" of Paul. Below is from last nights lesson.
Book of Romans:
Letter written by Paul to Christians in Rome , while he was in Corinth.
Paul had heard of the Church at Rome, but he had never been there, nor had any of the apostles. Evidently the church had been started by Jews who had come to faith during the Pentecost (Acts 2). They spread the faith on their return to Rome, and the church grew. However the Emperor of this time – Emperor Claudius expelled Jews from the city (Acts 18:2) which was about A.D. 49. By the time Paul wrote the Romans (which was about A.D. 57 – 59) the majority of believers there were probably Gentiles.
At this time Rome was the economic and political center of the world.
Letter written by Paul to Christians in Rome , while he was in Corinth.
Paul had heard of the Church at Rome, but he had never been there, nor had any of the apostles. Evidently the church had been started by Jews who had come to faith during the Pentecost (Acts 2). They spread the faith on their return to Rome, and the church grew. However the Emperor of this time – Emperor Claudius expelled Jews from the city (Acts 18:2) which was about A.D. 49. By the time Paul wrote the Romans (which was about A.D. 57 – 59) the majority of believers there were probably Gentiles.
At this time Rome was the economic and political center of the world.
- The main theme of the letter is the salvation offered through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. "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.” Romans 1:16 - 17
- The Judgment of God (Rom 1.18-32) – For the wages of Sin is death.
¨Paul now begins into the main thrust of his letter. He begins by suggesting that some among them have taken up ungodliness and wickedness for which there will be wrath from God and "For the wages of sin is death... " Romans 6:23 - Assurance of salvation – "...But For the Gift of God is eternal life." Romans 6:23
In chapters five through eight, Paul argues that believers can be assured of their hope in salvation, having been freed from the bondage of sin. Paul teaches that, through faith (3:28; 4:3), the faithful have been joined with Jesus (5:1) and freed from sin (6:1–2, 6:18). Believers should celebrate in the assurance of salvation (12:12). This promise is open to everyone since everyone has sinned (3:23) save the one who paid for all of them (3:24). - Transformation of believers – Changing Hearts
¨In Romans 7:1, Paul says that humans are under the law while we live: "Know ye not . . . that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?" However, Jesus' death on the cross makes believers dead to the law (7:4, "Wherefore, my brethren, ye are also become dead to the law by the body of Christ"). New Life Begins ( a Transforming Life)
¨From chapter 12 through the first part of chapter 15, Paul outlines how the Gospel transforms believers and the behaviour that results from such a transformation. He goes on to describe how believers should live: not under the law, but under the grace of God. If believers live in obedience to God and to rightfully delegated authority, (12:9–21; 13:1–10) study the scriptures, (and share them with others). - The ROMANS ROAD is a pathway you can walk.
It is a group of bible verses from the book of Romans in the New Testament. If you walk down this road you will end up understanding how to be saved.
Romans 3:23
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Admit that you are a sinner.
Romans 6:23
"...The wages of sin is death..."
Understand that you deserve death for your sin.
Romans 6:23
"...But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Ask God to forgive you and save you.
Romans 5:8
"God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us!"
Give your life to God... His love poured out in Jesus on the cross is your only hope to have forgiveness and change. His love bought you out of being a slave to sin. His love is what saves you. Not religion, or church membership.
God loves you! And reaches you right where you are.
Romans 10:13
"Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved!"
Call out to God in the name of Jesus!
Romans 10:9,10
¨"...If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation."
¨If you know that God is knocking on your heart door,
¨ask Him to come into your heart.
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