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The Book of Romans - Lesson 2 - Paul's Opening Remarks
Scripture Passage:
Romans 1:1-17 - THE APOSTLE PAUL (Romans 1:1Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
See All...) - His Service (Romans 1:9For 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;
See All...; Acts 27:23For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
See All...) - His Sending (Romans 11:13For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:
See All...; Romans 15:16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
See All...; Galatians 1:1Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
See All...) - His Separation (Acts 20:24But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
See All...) - THE GOSPEL OF GOD (Romans 1:2-4 [2] (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
[3] Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
[4] And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
See All...) - The Promise of the Gospel (Romans 1:2(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
See All...; Luke 24:25-27 [25] Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: [26] Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? [27] And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
See All..., 44-46; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
See All...) - The Person of the Gospel (Romans 1:3-4 [3] Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
[4] And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
See All...); 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 [23] But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; [24] But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
See All...) - His incarnation (Romans 1:3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
See All...; Hebrews 2:16-18 [16] For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. [17] Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. [18] For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
See All...) - His resurrection (Romans 1:4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
See All...; Ephesians 1:19-20 [19] And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, [20] Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
See All...) - THE COMMISSION OF GOD (Romans 1:5-6 [5] By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
[6] Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
See All...) - Called to Reach the Nations (Romans 1:5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
See All...; Acts 1:8But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
See All...; Romans 15:20-21 [20] Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: [21] But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.
See All...) - Called of Jesus Christ (Romans 1:6Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
See All...; 1 Corinthians 1:2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
See All...) - THE CHURCH AT ROME (Romans 1:7-13 [7] To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
[8] First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
[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;
[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.
[11] For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
[12] That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
[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.
See All...) - Their Greeting From Paul (Romans 1:7To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
See All...) - Their Testimony of Faith (Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
See All...; Romans 16:19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
See All...) - Their Place in Paul’s Heart (Romans 1:9-13 [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;
[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.
[11] For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
[12] That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
[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.
See All...) - His prayers for them (Romans 1:9For 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;
See All...) - His request of God (Romans 1:10Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
See All...; Romans 15:23But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;
See All...) - His desire for them (Romans 1:11-13 [11] For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
[12] That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
[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.
See All...) - To impart some spiritual gift (Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
See All...; Romans 16:25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
See All...) - To share in mutual comfort (Romans 1:12That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
See All...; 1 John 1:3That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
See All..., 7) - To bear additional fruit (Romans 1:13Now 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.
See All...; Romans 15:20Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
See All...) - THE PURPOSE OF GOD (Romans 1:14-17 [14] I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
[15] So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
[16] For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
[17] For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
See All...) - Concerning Paul (Romans 1:14-16 [14] I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
[15] So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
[16] For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
See All...a) - His debt (Romans 1:14I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
See All...; 1 Corinthians 9:16) - His heart (Romans 1:15So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
See All...; Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
See All...) - His zeal (Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
See All...a; 1 Corinthians 2:1-2) - Concerning the Gospel (Romans 1:16-17 [16] For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
[17] For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
See All...) - Its power of salvation (Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
See All...) - To all who believe (John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
See All...) - For all races of men (Romans 10:11-13 [11] For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
[12] For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
[13] For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
See All...) - Its revelation of righteousness (Romans 1:17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
See All...) - From the past to the present (Galatians 3:22-26)
- Through the lives of the just (Titus 3:8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
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MEMORY VERSE: Romans 1:17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
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For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Proverbs 10:28
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.