New Testament Survey Jesus revealed Romans Impact 2017
…the heart of the book… Chapter 5 verse 1: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ… The fullest exposition of the Gospel A very complex and meaty book, yet simple in its heart
Pauls second missionary journey
Pauls third missionary journey AD 57
Context Written by Paul While in Corinth, AD57, while on his way back to Jerusalem Paul writes down the full gospel (not just portions in letters) Recipients: To “all in Rome .. Who are called to be his holy people” – i.e. the church. The church probably started after the Day of Pentecost Acts 2 v 5 “God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. … visitors from Rome) Jews and Gentiles Purpose: To document the full gospel while he was alive To prepare the way for his coming on his way to Spain To explain the relationship between Jew and Gentile
Outline # Subject Verses Introduction 1 v 1-17 1 Sin The Gentiles are guilty The Jews are guilty All men are guilty 1 v 18-32 2 v 1 to 3 v 8 3 v 9-20 2 Justification A righteousness from God through faith Abraham justified by faith The fruits of justification 3 v 21-31 Ch 4 Ch 5 3 Sanctification Dead to sin and alive to God Justification + sanctification = glorification Ch 6-7 Ch 8 4 Election Ch 9-11 5 Lifestyle Ch 12 v 1 – ch 15 v 13 Conclusion Ch 15 v 14 – ch 16 v 27