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From Galatia to Rome Study Brunch Winter 2014

From Galatia to Rome Study Brunch Winter 2014. An Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans February 9, 2014. Book Recommendation. Final Account: Paul’s Letter to the Romans by Krister Stendahl Available from booksellers and in fine libraries everywhere. Two Comments. Number One:

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From Galatia to Rome Study Brunch Winter 2014

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  1. From Galatia to RomeStudy Brunch Winter 2014 An Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans February 9, 2014

  2. Book Recommendation Final Account: Paul’s Letter to the Romans by KristerStendahl Available from booksellers and in fine libraries everywhere.

  3. Two Comments Number One: THERE IS NO ONE WAY TO READ PAUL!

  4. Two Comments Number One: THERE IS NO ONE WAY TO READ PAUL! Number Two: THEOLOGY HAS MOVED ON SINCE PAUL

  5. Introduction to Romans The Community of Jesus Followers in Rome Why Paul Wrote to a Community he did not Know Outline of the Letter

  6. The Roman Community of Jesus Followers Jewish community in Rome for several centuries Population ?????? Many originally slaves Living in poorer sections of Rome Honored for aniconic monotheism; ridiculed for circumcision, Sabbath, dietary restrictions

  7. The Roman Community of Jesus Followers Jewish community in Rome for several centuries Population ?????? Many originally slaves Living in poorer sections of Rome Honored for monotheism; ridiculed for circumcision, Sabbath, dietary restrictions Not known who first brought the Gospel to Rome Not Paul . . . Says he has never been there Acts has no record Acts 28: Jews greeting Paul just have rumors

  8. The Roman Communityof Jesus Followers Most Likely: Jews from Jerusalem bring Gospel from Jerusalem to Jewish community in Rome Likely brought the Gospel of Peter and James Roman practices heavily influenced by Judaism

  9. Why Paul Wrote to Rome

  10. Why Paul Wrote to Rome Paul looking for help with his missionary work Trip to Jerusalem with gift: Rom 16:23-24 New missionary venture in Spain: Rom 16:25-30. Phoebe, well placed woman from Corinth carries the letter and can make arrangements.

  11. Why Paul Wrote to Rome Paul looking for help with his missionary work Trip to Jerusalem with gift: Rom 16:23-24 New missionary venture in Spain: Rom 16:25-30 Phoebe can make detailed arrangement BUT: Evidence that Romans not necessarily thrilled to be in line with Paul’s mission Rom 1:16 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel . . .” Rom 3:8 -- . . . (as some people slander us as saying) Paul writing to explain his Gospel

  12. Brief Outline of Romans Greetings: 1:1-15 Announcement of the theme: 1:16-17 16For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to all the faithful, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. 17For the righteousness of God has been revealed in it, from faithfulness to faithfulness, as it is written: “The righteous one will live out of faithfulness.”

  13. Brief Outline of Romans Greetings: 1:1-15 Announcement of the theme: 1:16-17 Gentiles terrible (1:18-32) but Jews ain’t exactly perfect neither (2:1-16) How Gentiles get proper relationship with God (2:17-4:15) Not necessarily through Law (2:17-3:20) Faithfulness of Jesus completes promises to Abraham (3:21-4:15)

  14. Brief Outline of Romans Greetings: 1:1-15 Announcement of the theme: 1:16-17 Gentiles terrible (1:18-32) but Jews ain’t exactly perfect neither (2:1-16) How Gentiles get proper relationship with God (2:17-4:15) Consequence of justification (5:1-8:39) Status of Jews who do not follow Christ (9:1-11:35) Daily life in Christ (12:1-15:13) Concluding Comments (15:14-16:27)

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