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4. Redemption in Romans Contents 1 Paul and RomeHistorical Background 2 Jew and GentileTheological Background 3 All Have SinnedChapters 1-3A 4 Justified by FaithChapter 3B 5 Justification and the LawChapter 4 6 Expounding the FaithChapter 5 7 Victory Over SinChapter 6 8 The Man of RomansChapter 7 9 Freedom in ChristChapter 8 10 Redemption for Jew and GentileChapter 9 11 The Election of GraceChapters 10, 11 12 Love and LawChapters 12, 13 13 All the Rest Is CommentaryChapters 14-16

5. Redemption in Romans General Introduction {5} All great movements in Christianity have found their starting point in Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. The epistle contains a complete theological presentation of the gospel and of the hope it presents to fallen humanity.

6. Redemption in Romans General Introduction {5} As we study Romans, we’ll follow a crucial rule, and that is, we’ll seek to discover what the words of Scripture were meant to say to those to whom they were first addressed. We’ll look at them in their immediate context; then, after that, we’ll seek their meaning for us today.

7. Redemption in Romans General Introduction {5} This doesn’t imply that the texts themselves change meanings; it implies, instead, that the truths taught by the Scriptures need to be applied to the present circumstances of those reading the texts. We must, therefore, first discover what the words of Paul meant to the Roman Christians. What was he saying to them, and why?

8. It was light from the book of Romans that scattered the darkness, light that revealed not only the great truth of Christ pardoning sinners but also the power of Christ to cleanse from sin. And it’s light from these pages that we, this quarter, will seek to uncover for ourselves as we study the great theme of salvation by faith alone as revealed in the book of Romans. Redemption in Romans Our Goal {5}

9. Redemption in Romans Lesson 1, July 3 Redemption in Romans Lesson 1, July 3 Paul and Rome

10. Key Text Romans 1:8 NKJV “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”

11. Paul and Rome Initial Words {7} It is extremely important that a student of the book of Romans understand the book’s historical background. Without that background, it will be difficult for the student to know what Paul is saying. Paul was writing to a specific group of Christians at a specific time for a specific reason; knowing, as much as possible, that reason will greatly benefit us in our study.

12. Paul and Rome Quick Look 1. The Epistle’s Setting (Romans 16:1, 2) 2. A Good Stature (Romans 1:8) 3. Serving in Chains (Acts 28:16)

13. Paul and Rome 1. The Epistle’s Setting Romans 16:1, 2 NKJV “I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she had need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also.”

14. 1.The Epistle’s Setting Date and Place {8} Romans 16:1, 2 indicates that Paul probably wrote Romans in the city of Cenchreae, which was near the eastern port of Corinth, in Greece. Paul’s mention of Phoebe, a resident of greater Corinth, establishes that place as the likely background for the letter to the Romans.

15. 1.The Epistle’s Setting Date and Place {8} Paul established the church at Corinth on his second missionary journey, A.D. 49–52 (see Acts 18). On his third journey, A.D. 53–58, he visited Greece again (Acts 20), and at this time he received an offering for the saints in Jerusalem near the end of his journey (Rom. 15:25, 26). The Epistle to the Romans was, then, written probably in the early months of A.D. 58.

16. A letter is one thing, a personal visit another. He wanted them to know that he was coming, and why. It was not Paul’s purpose to settle down in Rome. It was his aim to evangelize Spain. He hoped to get the support of the Christians in Rome for this venture. 1.The Epistle’s Setting Personal Touch {10}

17. Paul and Rome 2. A Good Stature Romans 1:8 Phillips “I must begin by telling you how I thank God through Jesus Christ for you all, since the news of your faith has become known everywhere.”

18. 2. A Good Stature Called to Be “Saints” {14} Beloved of God. While it is true that God loves the world, in a special sense God loves those who have chosen Him, those who have responded to His love. Called to be saints. “Saints” is the translation of the Greek hagioi, which literally means “holy ones.” Holy means “dedicated.” A saint is one who has been “set apart” by God.

19. 1. “Full of goodness.” As people associate with us, is it the abundance of goodness in us that attracts their attention? 2. “Filled with all knowledge.” Christians are urged to study the Bible and to become well- informed as to its teachings. 3. “Able... to admonish one another.” We need to be able to encourage others and, at the same time, be encouraged by others. 2. A Good Stature World Reputation {16}

20. Acts 28:16 NKJV “But when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him.” Paul and Rome 3. Serving in Chains

21. Paul Reaches Rome {12} When Paul reached Jerusalem at the end of his third missionary journey, unexpected events awaited him. He was arrested and fettered. After being held prisoner for two years at Caesarea, he appealed to Caesar. Some three years after his arrest, he arrived in Rome, and not in the manner that he intended to when he first wrote to them.

22. “Not by Paul’s sermon[s], but by his bonds, was the attention of the court attracted to Christianity. It was as a captive that he broke from so many souls the bonds that held them in the slavery of sin. 3. Serving in Chains Paul Reaches Rome {12} Nor was this all. He declared: ‘Many of the brethren …, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.’ Philippians 1:14.” The Acts of the Apostles 464

23. Paul and Rome Final Words {8} “In his epistle to the Romans, Paul set forth the great principles of the gospel. He stated his position on the questions which were agitating the Jewish and the Gentile churches, and showed that the hopes and promises which had once belonged especially to the Jews were now offered to the Gentiles also.” The Acts of the Apostles 373.