Book of Roman Outline
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Book of Roman Outline Historical Background: In 56 AD while travelling to Greece, Paul writes the Roman Epistle (see Acts 20:2). A fellow disciple Tertius did the actual writing for Paul. It was sent to Rome by means of a caravan of over 32 people lead by Phebe for her business (see Romans 16:1-2; 22). Paul’s motivation for writing the letter was to give them teaching since he was not able to visit them. He needed to return to Jerusalem with contributions he had received from the Gentile churches for the poor saints there (see Romans 1:10-15; 15:22-29). Outline of the Book of Romans 1. Introduction – Romans 1:1-17 2. Sinfulness of Mankind – Romans 1:18-3:23 3. Salvation based upon justification by faith – Romans 3:24-5:21 4. Progressive Sanctification of the believer – Romans 6:1-8:39 5. God’s Sovereign Plan for the Jews – Romans 9:1–11:36 6. Practical Christian Living - Romans 12:1-15:12 7. Closure – Romans 15:13-16:27 1. Introduction – Romans 1:1-17 Paul’s Greeting to the Roman Church: Romans 1:1-7 Romans 1:1 - Paul’s description of himself: . A servant of Jesus Christ - Philippians 1:20-24; Romans 1:14; I Corinthians 6:20 . Called to be an Apostle; Great Controversy in the Early Church By whom or according to Who? By the will of God the Father and Jesus Christ - I Corinthians 1:1; II Corinthians 1:1; Galatians 1:1; Ephesians 1:1; Colossians 1:1; I Timothy 1:1; II Timothy 1:1 Why controversial? o He is not numbered with the twelve disciples o There is no record that he replace Judas Iscariot as the twelfth disciple . Acts 1:15-26 o Paul persecuted the church o There was no witnesses within the Church concerning his vision except Ananias in Damascus . Separated unto the gospel of God: Paul’s ministry - Acts 26:12-20; Galatians 2:7-9; Ephesians 3:1-7; Colossians 1:21-27; I Timothy 1:12-13; Romans 15:20-21 o Romans 1:2 - <Gospel of God> Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures, . “he”: God What did “he” promise by his prophets? “the gospel of God” Over 300 Old Testament versus either prophecy or associated themselves to the coming Messiah. Approximately 100 direct prophecies. o 6 – deals with Christ’s deity o 13 – deals with Christ’s physical ancestry; being a son of Shem, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, Jesse, and David o 6 – deals with Christ’s birth o 26 – deals with Christ’s ministry o 37 – deals with Christ’s betrayal, death, burial, and resurrection o 9 – deals with Christ’s working after His ascension o Holy Scriptures: Romans 1:3a – “Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord” 1 Book of Roman Outline o Romans 1:3b – “which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh” . Genealogy of Jesus Christ: Through Joseph: Matthew 1:2-16; Through Mary: Luke 3:23-38 . The emphasis is “made”. God, the Second Person of the Trinity, is eternal with no beginning and no ending However, He was made in His humanity to become the only begotten of Father, in the person of Jesus Christ. This began at His conception with the Holy Spirit coming upon Mary, a virgin. - Psalms 2:7; John 1:14,18; 3:18; Luke 1:30-33; Matthew 1:19-21 o Romans 1:4a – “And declared to be the Son of God” . When? Angel declared it to Mary and Joseph: Luke 1:30-33; Matthew 1:19-21 At Jesus’ Baptism: Luke 3:21-22 At Jesus’ Transfiguration: Matthew 17:1-5 . “with power” - Matthew 28:17 . “according to the spirit of holiness” : The Holy Spirit Conceived with the Holy Spirit During His Baptism, the Holy Spirit as a dove landed upon Him . “by the resurrection from the dead” - John 10:17-18 There is only one who can bring himself up from the dead: Jesus o Romans 1:5 – By whom (Vs 4: Son of God) we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: . “we have received grace and apostleship” “grace” - Ephesians 2:8 “apostleship”: apostole (ap-os-tol-ay) o 1) a sending away; 1a) of the sending off of a fleet; 1b) of consuls with an army, i.e. of an expedition; 2) a sending away, i.e. a dismissal, release; 3) a thing sent, esp. of gifts; 4) in the NT, the office and dignity of the apostles of Christ, apostleship o Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8 “for obedience to the faith among all nations” o “for obedience to the faith - Matthew 28:20a o “among all nations - Matthew 28:19a; Acts 18b o “for his name” Whose name? God’ name - Psalms 23:3 o Romans 1:6 – Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ . Among whom: Hebrews 12:1a . Romans 8:28-30 . Initially He called his disciples, then He called those who would follow then - John 17:20 o Romans 1:7 – “To all that be in Rome” . “beloved of God” - John 3:16; Romans 5:8; I John 3:1,16; 4:9 . “called to be saints” “called”: kletos (klay-tos’): 1) called, invited (to a banquet); 1a) invited (by God in the proclamation of the Gospel) to obtain eternal salvation in the kingdom through Christ; 1b) called to (the discharge of) some office; 1b1) divinely selected and appointed 2 Book of Roman Outline “saints”: hagios (hag’-ee-os) Holy, characteristic of God, separated to God, worthy of veneration; 1) Its highest application is to God himself, in his purity, majesty and glory; 1a) Of things and places which have a claim to reverence as sacred to God, e.g. the Temple; 1b) Of persons employed by him, as angels and prophets and apostles; 2) Applied to persons as separated to God’s service; 3) In the moral sense of sharing God’s purity; 4) Of pure, clean sacrifices and offerings . “Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ” Grace: Gentile Greeting Peace: Hebrew Greeting – “Shalom” o Why both greetings? Roman church is filled both with Jewish and Gentile believers ”from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ” o The first and second Persons of the Trinity Paul’s Heart toward the Roman Church: Romans 1:8-15 o Romans 1:8 - First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Paul expresses his thankfulness for the Roman Church. Why? “that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world” What a testimony! Why? To have such a testimony even in the mouth of the lion’s den. Rome was the seat of power. It took a lot of courage and faith to be so consistent in Rome. Span of their testimony? Why was their faith spoken of throughout the whole world? I believe it is because they had to walk in Christ in the capital city of the Roman Empire. Showing first, how far the Gospel had spread. Secondly, knowing the persecution would more readily start there. o Paul’s Prayers toward the Romans - Romans 1:9-13 . Paul’s prayer for the Roman Church was continuous: Romans 1:9 - 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; “Whom”: God o True service: “with his spirit” . As done to Jesus Christ, so also to the church - Matthew 12:17-18 . Fulfilling Joel, not just prophesy, but all works of service: Acts 2:16-18 . We are delivered from the old life to serve God: Romans 7:6 . Paul’s exhortation: Romans 12:11 What was Paul’s service spoken of – “without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers. o The importance of prayer . It is communicating to God, our Heavenly Father . Acts 6:4; I Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18a o Some reasons of Paul to pray for the Roman Church – Ephesians 3:14-19; Philippians 1:9-11; Colossians 1:9-11; II Thessalonians 1:11-12 3 Book of Roman Outline . Paul’s prayer for to visit them in Rome – Romans 1:10 - Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. “by the will of God” - James 4:13-15 Paul’s reason for the visit – . Romans 1:11 - For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established Reason behind the gift: “ye may be established” In What? in the faith - Romans 10:17 Why? - Hebrews 11:6; Psalms 19:7a; Philippians 3:10; II Timothy 2:15 . Romans 1:12 - That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. Great comfort comes from fellowship – Hebrews 10:24-25 “mutual faith” o More Exhortation: Romans 15:5 o More Exhortation: Philippians 2:2 o More Exhortation: Romans 12:16a o More Exhortation: I Corinthians 1:10 o Reason: Amos 3:3 . Paul’s plans to visit had been held up – Romans 1:13 - Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.