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The theme of the book of Romans: Salvation by faith in Christ – not by the law of Moses

This book of Romans explores the theme of salvation by faith in Christ, emphasizing that it is not based on the law of Moses. It covers topics such as justification by faith, the rejection of the Jews and acceptance of Gentiles, and the Christian's relationships. The message of the gospel is powerfully portrayed as the means of salvation for all who believe.

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The theme of the book of Romans: Salvation by faith in Christ – not by the law of Moses

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  1. The theme of the book of Romans: Salvation by faith in Christ – not by the law of Moses

  2. Romans Justification By Faith Apart From Law (1-8) Rejection of the Jews & Accepting Gentiles (9-11) The Christian’s Relationships (12-16)

  3. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. (v. 16) to Salvation to Salvation Power of God Power of God Romans 1

  4. The Message – Gospel of God (vv. 1-6) to Salvation to Salvation Power of God Power of God Romans 1

  5. Gospel of God (v. 1) • “Gospel” – orig. referred to a reward for good news – then simply good news.. God’s good news to humans… (BDAG) • Source: of God • Three times in the context – • Of God (v. 1) • Of His Son (v. 9) • Of Christ (v. 16) • Did not get it from man – but came from God (Gal. 1:11-12; 1 Cor. 2:6-13) • Message preached – should only be what God has revealed • Preach the word (2 Tim. 4:2) • Speak as oracles of God (1 Pet. 4:11) • If can’t prove it by the text – can’t preach it by faith! The Message Gospel of God (vv. 1-6) I.

  6. Gospel of God (v. 1) • Foretold in prophets (v. 2) • Prophecy of birth (Isa. 7:14; Micah 5:2) • Prophecy of death (Isa. 53; Psa. 22) • Prophecy of resurrection (Psa. 16:9-11) • Prophecy of new covenant (Jer. 31:31-34) The Message Gospel of God (vv. 1-6) I.

  7. Gospel of God (v. 1) • Foretold in prophets (v. 2) • Concerns Jesus Christ (vv. 3-5) • Humanity - of the seed of David (v. 3) • Deity - Son of God (v. 4) • Resurrection (v. 4) • By whom received grace (v. 5) The Message Gospel of God (vv. 1-6) I.

  8. Gospel of God (v. 1) • Foretold in prophets (v. 2) • Concerns Jesus Christ (vv. 3-5) • Must be obeyed (v. 5) • Faith must be obedient (Rom. 16:26) • Truth must be obeyed (1 Pet. 1:22) • The gospel demands a response (cf. Acts 2:37-38) The Message Gospel of God (vv. 1-6) I.

  9. Gospel of God (v. 1) • Foretold in prophets (v. 2) • Concerns Jesus Christ (vv. 3-5) • Must be obeyed (v. 5) • For all nations (v. 5) • Old Law – was only for Jews (Rom. 3:2; 2:14) • Great commission – to carry gospel to all world (Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:15) The Message Gospel of God (vv. 1-6) I.

  10. The Message – Gospel of God (vv. 1-6) The Messenger – Ready to Preach (vv. 1, 15-17) to Salvation to Salvation Power of God Power of God Romans 1

  11. Separated unto the gospel (v. 1) • Servant (vv. 1, 9) – “one who gives himself up wholly to another’s will…those who agency God employs executing his purposes” (Thayer, 158) • Set apart (NET) for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel • Debtor (v. 14) – felt deep responsibility – a debt he owed The Messenger Ready to Preach (vv. 1, 15-17) II.

  12. Separated unto the gospel (v. 1) • Ready to preach (v. 15) • Eager & enthusiastic to teach • “Eager” (ESV; NASB) • “I want so much to preach” (NCV) • TDNT: “passionate” • Not just willing to teach if occasion arises • Prepared to teach • Must know to teach (Heb. 5:11-14) • Must know text in context (2 Pet. 3:18) • Must study (1 Tim. 4:13) • Prepared for success & rejection The Messenger Ready to Preach (vv. 1, 15-17) II.

  13. Separated unto the gospel (v. 1) • Ready to preach (v. 15) • Not ashamed (v. 16) • “The Jews had cast him off, and regarded him as an apostate; and by the wise among the Gentiles he had been persecuted, and despised, and driven from place to place, and regarded as the filth of the world, and the offscouring of all things (1 Cor. 4:13), but still he was not ashamed of the gospel.” (Barnes) • Not embarrassed – Not timid about it • Possible to be ashamed • Not accepted by most • Ridiculed by world • Reason not ashamed – Power of Gospel! The Messenger Ready to Preach (vv. 1, 15-17) II.

  14. Separated unto the gospel (v. 1) • Ready to preach (v. 15) • Not ashamed (v. 16) • Power of God to salvation (v. 16) • Power – it reveals God’s plan (v. 17) The Messenger Ready to Preach (vv. 1, 15-17) II.

  15. “The Righteousness of God” (God’s Plan For Making Men Righteous) 1:17 - Reveal in the gospel 3:20-21 - Apart from law 10:3 - Must submit to it

  16. “Faith to Faith” 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith." The story of salvation by faith was revealed in order to produce faith

  17. Separated unto the gospel (v. 1) • Ready to preach (v. 15) • Not ashamed (v. 16) • Power of God to salvation (v. 16) • Power – it reveals God’s plan (v. 17) • Of God (v. 16) • Power is in gospel & God • Power is not in the man • Reason given – for no shame or disgrace The Messenger Ready to Preach (vv. 1, 15-17) II.

  18. The Message – Gospel of God (vv. 1-6) The Messenger – Ready to Preach (vv. 1, 15-17) The Need – A World of Sin (vv. 18-32) to Salvation to Salvation Power of God Power of God Romans 1

  19. The Results(vv. 18-20, 24, 28, 32) • Stirred the wrath of God (vv. 18-20, 32) • Know better (vv. 18-20) • Know wrath of God (v. 32) • Give Gave them up (vv. 24, 28) The Need A World of Sin (vv. 18-32) III.

  20. The Results(vv. 18-20, 24, 28, 32) • The Sins (vv. 21-32) • Did not glorify God (vv. 21-25) • Changed the glory of God to be like man (vv. 21-23) • Serve their own lust (vv. 24-25) • Homosexuality (vv. 26-27) The Need A World of Sin (vv. 18-32) III.

  21. Homosexuality (vv. 26-27) 26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. • Vile passions • Against nature • Shameful • Error • Receiving penalty

  22. The Results(vv. 18-20, 24, 28, 32) • The Sins (vv. 21-32) • Did not glorify God (vv. 21-25) • Changed the glory of God to be like man (vv. 21-23) • Serve their own lust (vv. 24-25) • Homosexuality (vv. 26-27) • All unrighteousness (vv. 29-32) The Need A World of Sin (vv. 18-32) III.

  23. All Unrighteousness (vv. 29-32) • Sexual immorality (v. 29) • Wickedness (v. 29) • Covetousness (v. 29) • Maliciousness (v. 29) • Full of envy (v. 29) • Murder (v. 29) • Strife (v. 29) • Deceit (v. 29) • Evil mindedness (v. 29) • Whisperers (v. 30) • Backbiters (v. 30) • Haters of God (v. 30) • Violent (v. 30) • Proud (v. 30) • Inventors of evil (v. 30) • Disobedient to parents (v. 30) • Undiscerning (v. 31) • Untrustworthy (v. 31) • Unloving (v. 31) • Unforgiving (v. 31) • Unmerciful (v. 31) • Approve of other’s sin (v. 32)

  24. The Results(vv. 18-20, 24, 28, 32) • The Sins (vv. 21-32) • The Reasons (v. 28) • Did not retain God in their knowledge • Debased mind The Need A World of Sin (vv. 18-32) III.

  25. The Message – Gospel of God (vv. 1-6) The Messenger – Ready to Preach (vv. 1, 15-17) The Need – A World of Sin (vv. 18-32) to Salvation to Salvation Power of God Power of God Romans 1

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