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This is Pauls greatest epistle. As Christians we ought to try, at least, to
understand just what it is all about! He is going to take us for a walk through
the great doctrines of the Christian Faith, described by one writer as The
House of Romans.
It was this epistle that played a major role in the
conversion of Martin Luther (and the subsequent Protestant Reformation), and in
the conversion of John Wesley (and the Methodist Revival).
OUTLINE
(based on Rev. C. Porter)
Chapters 1-3 RIGHTEOUSNESS REQUIRED
4 RIGHTEOUSNESS REVEALED
6-8 RIGHTEOUSNESS REALISED
9-11 RIGHTEOUSNESS REJECTED
12-16 RIGHTEOUSNESS REPRODUCED
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In 1:1-17 Paul talks about the Old-Time Gospel
though it was still new then!
1. THE
PREACHER
Paul describes himself as a slave, a sent one
and as separated to the gospel (v. 1).
Therefore he is able to say I am debtor (v. 14), because Christ bought
him his freedom from the Devils bondage;
I am ready, because Christ is the One who does the sending (v. 15),
and I am not ashamed
(v. 16), because he is no longer in partnership with
the world, he is separated to the gospel!
2. THE
PREDICTION OF THIS GOSPEL
Verse 2
Foretold by the Old Testament prophets.
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3. THE
PROOF OF THE GENUINENESS OF THIS GOSPEL
the empty tomb!
Jesus was shown to be Gods Son by His resurrection. No empty tomb
no gospel! (I Corinthians 15:14-15).
4. THE
PERSON OF THE GOSPEL
our Lord Jesus!
(vs. 3, 16). Only through Him
can sinful man be reconciled to God, the Father. And how that takes place is the subject of Romans.
5. THE
POWER OF THE GOSPEL
Gods (v. 16).
It is able to reach the hardest heart and melt it like butter.
6. THE
PRIORITY OF THE GOSPEL
To the Jew first??
(v. 16). Chronologically, that
is! It is not a command for us to
follow today, but a statement of fact. We are to proclaim the good news of the
Gospel to Jew and Gentile alike.
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7. THE
PROVISION OF THE GOSPEL
everyone that believeth!! (v. 16) For Gentiles as well as Jews. And it is their choice as to whether they
believe
or not !
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8. THE
PURPOSE OF THE GOSPEL
Salvation!
Hallelujah!
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