1. Ready For Rome Romans 1:1-17 Chapter 1

2. Johne Wesley: “I went to America to convert the Indians, but Oh! Who shall convert me?” –He heard the message from Martin Luther’s commentary on Romans 1:17 “The just shall live by faith.” –Results: Protestant Reformation (Luther) »Wesleyan Revival Letter of Romans @56 AD –Carried by Phebe from a church from Cenchra

3. He presented His Credentials (1:1-7) –Paul opened the letter with his name unlike the letters today –He was a servant of Jesus Christ (1a) Servant- slave 60,000,000 slaves in Roman Empire –He was an apostle (1a) Apostle – one who is sent by authority with commission Requirement – experience of seeing the risen Savior (I Cor 9:1-2, Acts 9:1-9) Apostle to the Gentiles –He was a preacher of the gospel (1c-4)

4. Gospel: the good news (I Cor 15:1-4) Gospel pf God (Rom 1:1) started with God, not humans Gospel of Christ (1:16) centers in christ, the Savior Gospel of His Son (1:9) for Jesus is the Son of God My gospel” (16:25-26) to the doctrine of the church & the place of the Gentiles –Promised in Old Testament »Gen 3:15 »Isaiah 1:18, 53 & 55 »By the prophets (I Peter 1:10-12) –He was a missionary to the Gentiles (5-7)

5. Missionary – Latin form of apostle: one who is sent Several assemblies of the believers in Rome (Rom 16) –Both Jews and Gentiles –Not found by Peter or any other apostle »Minister only where no other apostle had gone (Rom 15: 20-21) –“called” – Paul was called to be an apostle »Believers were the called of Jesus Christ »Called to be saints »Saints: set-apart one saved by His grace »Special commission to the Gentiles (nations) He Expressed His Concern (1:8-15) –He was thankful ((8)

6. –He prayed for them (9-10) Desire to go to Rome & minister to the church –Left for Jerusalem to deliver special offering for the poor Jewish saints –He loved them (11-12) “I long to see you” –Saints in Romans (16:3-4 & 12) –He was in debt to them (13-14) Hindered by Satan (I Thess 2: 17-20) “by the work of the Lord” Debt to all men –He was eager to visit them (15) “ready”: prepared (Acts 21:23) & eager (15)

7. He Affirmed His Confidence (1:16-17) –The origin of the gospel, gospel of Christ Not afraid or ashamed (16a) –The operation of the gospel: power of God (16) Gospel worked in wicked cities as Ephesus, Corinth, & Rome Salvation: deliverance (personal & national) –Major theme in Romans; great need of the human race –The outreach of the gospel: “to everyone that believeth” (16d-17) For all people (Mark 16:15) Believe, not behave

8. Romans 1:17, key verse of Romans –Righteousness (righteous, just, justified) »Over 60 times »Revealed in death by punishing sin »Revealed in resurrection of Christ by making salvation available to the believing sinners –By faith: “The just shall live by faith” Hab2:4 »The just : Romans1:17) »Shall live: Gal 3:11 »By faith: Heb 10:38 Practical outworking of God’s righteousness –Dedication to God (12:1-2) –Continue with the ministry in the church (12:3-21) –Obedience to the government (13:1-14) –Life together in harmony and joy (Rom 14) –Paul’s plans & greetings (Rom 15: 14-16:27) Be right with God, with yourself & with others