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The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans. When and where was it written? 15:23-27 At the end of his third journey, 57 A.D., at Corinth What was the occasion? 15:23-27 Finished his work (Asia, Macedonia & Greece) & couldn’t go to Rome because he was heading to Jerusalem
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The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans • When and where was it written? 15:23-27 At the end of his third journey, 57 A.D., at Corinth • What was the occasion? 15:23-27 Finished his work (Asia, Macedonia & Greece) & couldn’t go to Rome because he was heading to Jerusalem • What was the purpose? 1:13-15 • Prepare the way for his coming visit to Rome • Present the basic Gospel to a church that had not received the teaching of an apostle before • What is the theme? 1:16-17 God’s plan of Salvation & Righteousness for all mankind • What is the structure? • Doctrine 1-11 • Practice 12-16
The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans • Sin and the state of humans 1:18 – 3:20 What? Disobedience to God – failure to glorify Him Who? Everyone / all mankind • Righteousness 3:21 – 26 Perfect life and conduct in God’s eyes • Justification 3:21 – 26 God declares the person to be not guilty and righteous • Grace 3:21 – 26 God’s free offer of what we don’t deserve: Justification • Redemption 3:21 – 26 Obtaining freedom because the price was paid: the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ – propitiation / atonement • Faith chapter 4 Trust in God’s promises (example: Abraham)
The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans • Reconciliation 5:1-11 Peace with God – friends instead of enemies Gained access into this grace in which we stand Rejoice in hope and in sufferings God’s love poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit • Death and Life (Resurrection) 5:12-21 Death through Adam, life through Christ • Sanctification chapter 6 Dedicated (set-aside) to the Lord “reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (6:10)
The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans • Struggle chapter 7 Freed up from the Law – the Law cannot save us The Law appears to give sin advantage over us Struggle – deliverance through the Lord Jesus Christ • No condemnation chapter 8 Life according to the Spirit Suffering in comparison to the glory For whom He foreknew, He also predestined (8:29) Confidence in God’s everlasting love
The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans • Salvation of Israel / the Jews (9 – 11) • St Paul’s longing for their salvation • God’s promise for them is irrevocable • They failed to recognize God’s righteousness as they rejected Christ • God rejected them temporarily to receive the gentiles • The parable of the olive tree • There is a remnant • They will be restored
The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans Practice (12 – 13) Sacrifice – Body present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God Spiritual Gifts Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them Christian Behavior Let love be without hypocrisy Submit to Authorities Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities Love Fulfills the Law he who loves another has fulfilled the law Put on Christ put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts
The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans Practice (14 – 15) Looking after each other Receiving the weak in faith No disputes over doubtful things None of us lives to himself Bearing others’ burdens Giving Final Greetings Chapter 16