STUDIES IN ROMANS

LESSON 1

INTRODUCTION

ROMANS 1:1-7 KJV

¹ Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, ^{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: 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 called of Jesus Christ: 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.

1.    THE WRITER – PAUL v.1-5

Ø  Formerly Saul of Tarsus

Ø  Called to the Gentiles (v.5 – all nations, not just the Jews)

Ø  Called to be an apostle (AMP. “a special messenger”)

Ø  Separated (AMP. “set apart to preach the Gospel of God”)

Ø  Promised afore – over 300 promises concerning Christ in the Bible v.2

Ø  Seed of David v.3

Ø  Declared to be the Son of God with power v.4 – (AMP. “designated the Son of God in power in a striking, triumphant and miraculous manner by His resurrection from the dead”)

Ø  We have received grace & apostleship (Paul, speaking in the third person)

Ø  For His name – the sole purpose of Paul’s commitment and cause

2.    THE SUBJECT v.6-7

Ø  And this includes you! V.6

Ø  Specifically the Romans who would follow Christ v.7

Ø  Paul calls for God’s grace and peace to be theirs from God the Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ (understood: by His Spirit)

 

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