Galatians and Romans Holy Family Bible Study Spring 2006 Session six of six Lessons Romans June

Romans 13-16

Romans 13 outlined 13:1-7—Obedience to Authority 13:8-10—Love fulfills the Law 13:11-14 Awareness of the End of Time

A closer look at Romans 13 13:1-7—Obedience to Authority The duties of Christians toward civil authorities

A closer look at Romans 13 13:8-10—Love fulfills the Law Paul moves on to the obligation of charity that sums up the whole Mosaic law in the new dispensation.

A closer look at Romans 13 13:11-14 Awareness of the End of Time An eschatological exhortation addressed to the Christians living in Rome: they must realize that they are already living in the eschaton, for the two ages have met.

Romans 14 outlined 14:1-12—To Live and Die for Christ 14:13-23—Consideration for the Weak Conscience

A closer look at Romans 14 14:1-12—To Live and Die for Christ Paul dives into the age old problem of scrupulous vs the enlightened conscience

A closer look at Romans 14 14:13-23—Consideration for the Weak Conscience Paul is speaking to the “strong” and yet his message can be applied to all— (even us weaklings)

The Kingdom of God

Romans 15 outlined 15:1-6 Patience and Self-Denial 15:7-13 God’s Fidelity and Mercy 15:14-21 Apostle to the Gentiles 15:22-33 Paul’s Plans; Need for prayers

A closer look at Romans 15 15:1-6 Patience and Self-Denial prayers Paul continues his message for the strong to care for the less strong with patience and self denial.

A closer look at Romans 15 15:7-13 God’s Fidelity and Mercy An appeal for unity, based on the pattern set by Christ.

A closer look at Romans 15 15:14-21 Apostle to the Gentiles Now Paul sends news about himself, his apostolate, and his plans.

A closer look at Romans 15 15:22-33 Paul’s Plans; Need for prayers He speaks to them about praying for his as he visits Jerusalem and that the mother church will understand his mission. He asks them to pray in three ways No danger may befall him in Judea That his collection may be received by the saint in the proper spirit And that he might come to Rome

Romans 16 outlined 16:1-2—Phoebe Commended 16:3-16—Paul’s Greeting 16:17-20—Against Factions 16:21-24—Greetings fro Corinth 16:25-27—Doxology

A closer look at Romans 16 16:1-2—Phoebe Commended Who is Phoebe? a Corinthian woman mentioned by the Apostle Paul as a deaconess of the early Christian church. She was the messenger with the letter.

A closer look at Romans 16 16:3-16—Paul’s Greeting Paul sends a personal greeting to at least 26 acquaintances. Prisca and Aquila: Jewish Christians expelled by Claudius Apollos: the Alexandrian teacher Epaenetus:First Christian in Asia Andronicus and Junia Early Christian Converts (kinsfolk) may have been called apostles

A closer look at Romans 16 16:17-20—Against Factions A warning to the community against the influence of strangers who would introduce dissension and scandal.

A closer look at Romans 16 16:21-24—Greetings fro Corinth Timothy: was one of the most beloved and trusted disciples of St. Paul, whom they accompanied in many of his journeys. Tertius: Paul’s scribe Erastus: The city commissioner and may have paves a square in the 1st century Corinth.

A closer look at Romans 16 16:25-27—Doxology The conclusion which Paul blesses God, who assures the gospel of Christ to human beings and also constancy in Christian life