This begins a Bible Study Notes for the letter the Apostle Paul wrote to the Romans. The letter outline has been divided into four sections (arbitrarily): Chapters 1-4; 5-8; 9-12; and 13-16. An outline of the letter that section will be included.
The format for the notes generally includes the verse or verses being studied, and some phrases or sentences, prominent or important to think about. The verses usually are in italics, and Bible references will be in bold.
Author: Apostle Paul
When written: about 57 AD. Most scholars think this letter was written while Paul was on his way back to Jerusalem. He may have been bringing an offering from other churches to help the believers in Jerusalem.
Written to: The Christian church in Rome. These believers are mostly Gentiles.
Major Theme(s): Since Paul had never been to Rome, nor started the church there, this letter addresses the problems or needs of the church broadly. He does not deal with specific problems or doctrinal issues, but covers the Good News.
If you look at 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, you will see the Good News in précis form, also in 1 Timothy 1:15-16 and 3:16.
Romans is the longest letter Paul wrote, and it covers some of the major doctrinal messages of the New Testament.
The following paragraph from a study Bible will help illuminate the importance of the letter to the Romans: “There are three passages in the NT (each one long sentence in the Greek text) that contain the most important theology of the NT: John 1:1-14 on the incarnation; Ephesians 1:3-14 about the triune purpose and glory of God; and Romans 3:21-26 on justification, redemption, and propitiation. If a Christian understands these three sentences, he has a solid foundation for faith.” (See note 1, below)
Paul takes these major themes and develops them in Romans, probably more fully than any other letter in the NT. Romans 1-5 shows that we all need salvation, because we are a fallen and broken people, both Jews and Gentiles. “In Romans 6-8 we have the most comprehensive development of our union with Christ and the Spirit’s work in us. Romans 9-11 (on the role of Israel in God’s plan) has been called the the key to understanding the Bible. Romans 13 is the classic NT passage on th Christian’s relation to and duties to the state. Romans 14-15 covers how Christians can relate to one another yet have different opinions and convictions on nonessential religious matters.” (See Note 1, below)
Dr. David Jeremiah divides the letter to the Romans into three sections: Rom 1-8 “Principles of the Gospel”; Rom 9-11 “Problems of the Gospel; and, Rom 12-16 “Practice of the Gospel.”
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OUTLINE - Romans chapters 1-4Paul lays out in detail the depravity mankind. We also see the moralists and the Jews are under judgement also. The Jews have some advantages over the Gentiles, but there is not enough advantage to absolve the Jews of their sin.
CHAPTER 1
1:1-7 - Intro & Greeting
1:8-12 - Thanking God for you
1:13-15 - Obligated to Gentiles
1:17-16 - Not Ashamed
1:18-21 - Wrath - God known; revealed 7
1:22-25 - Exchanged truth for lie
1:26-27 - Unnatural
1:28-32 - Depraved mind
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CHAPTER 2
2:1-4 - Without excuse
2:5-11 - According to Deeds
2:12-16 - Hearers vs. Doers
2:17-24 - Do not follow law
2:25-29 - Circumcision
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CHAPTER 3
3:1-2 - The Advantage of the Jews
3:3-8 - No One is Innocent
3:9-18 - Evidence from OT
3:19-20 - Bound by Law
3:21-26 - Righteousness by Faith in Christ
3:27-31 - Justified by Faith in Christ
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CHAPTER 4
4:1-3 - Abraham our Forefather
4:4-8 - David our Forefather
4:9-12 - Before and After
4:13-17 - Promise to Abraham
4:18-21 - Hope Against Hope
4:22-25 - Abraham Gets Credit
Outlines for Chapters 5-12 will be added as the Bible Study Notes arrive at those junctions.
01/21/2020.
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