The Book
of
Romans
Summary:
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Paul's letter to the church
in Rome. Basic doctrines of
salvation and the
elimination of the
religious barrier
between Jews and
Gentiles.
Discussion Question:

From what does the
title of this book come?
Title:
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Named for the place to which it was
sent. In verse 7 it is stated to be to “all
in Rome” specifically to Christians. A
list of people to greet is mentioned in
chapter 16. Chapter 16 verse 5 also lists
a specific church thus there seemed to
be several churches in Rome. This is
not surprising as the city may have had
as many as 1 million people.
ROME
Roman Forum
Rome was the
capital city of the
most powerful
empire in the
world. The book
of Romans has
much to say about
the Christian’s
relationship to
their government.
The Roman Empire spread from Great Britain to
Israel and included Spain and Asia Minor.
Roman Empire
Britain
Rome
Roman
Empire
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Roman Coliseum
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Roman Archs & Forum
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Temple to Saturn
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Model of Rome in Museum of Rome
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Roman Statue of Constantine
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Bar in Pompeii
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Discussion Question:
Who was the author of
the book of Romans?
 Who physically
wrote the book?

Author:
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According to chapter 1 verse 1
it was Paul the apostle. In
chapter 16 verse 22 we
learn that Paul had
dictated this letter to
Tertius to write down.
Date:

Believed to have been written
between AD 57 and AD 59. There
is no reference to the destruction
of the Temple thus believed to be
written prior to 70 AD. Many
believe that it was likely written
by Paul while he was in Corinth
in Acts 20.
Discussion Question:
What do we know
about the recipients
of this book?
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Recipients:
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Acts 2:10 talked of “strangers
from Rome” who listened to Peters
sermon. Perhaps some of them had
taken the gospel back to Rome. It
seems that many of the Christians
here were Greeks however, instead
of Jews. The emperor had expelled
the Jews from Rome in AD 54 but by
the time of the writing perhaps some
had returned. Chapter 2:17 sounds
like talking to Jews.
Recipients:

The book of Romans, Romans 1:13
(“other gentiles”) and Romans 11:13
“I am talking to you Gentiles” sounds
like the recipients are Gentiles. Thus,
book was written to both Jewish and
Gentile Christians. Many names are
mentioned in chapter 16. Rome was
the center of government and chapter
13 talks of the authority of
government which would have been
very important to the readers.
Theme:

The place of Gentiles in the
plans of God. Romans 1:16 “For
I am not ashamed of the gospel of
Christ: for it is the power of God
unto salvation to every one that
believeth; to the Jew first, and
also to the Greek.” is a good
summary verse.
Special Information:

A form of the word
“righteous” is used over
50 times in this book.
Outline:
I. Introduction (1:1-17)
 II. The Law, Sin &
Righteousness (1:18-2:16)
 III. Faith (3:21-5:11)
 IV. Death through Adam, Dead
to Sin but alive through the Spirit
(5:12-8:39)
 V. Gods’ people - Jews and
Gentiles (9:1-11:36)
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Outline:
VI. Do good (12:1-21)
 VII. Christians and Government
(13:1-7)
 VIII. Live right (13:8-13:14)
 IX. The weak and the strong
(14:1-15:13)
 X. Personal Greetings and
Closing 15:14-16:27
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Romans
1:1 - 1:17
Discussion Question:
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If Paul had the authority
of apostleship then
why did he describe
himself as a bond
servant? (1:1)
Matthew 20:25-28

“Jesus called them together and
said, "You know that the rulers of
the Gentiles lord it over them, and
their high officials exercise
authority over them. 26 Not so
with you. Instead, whoever wants
to become great among you must
be your servant, . . .”
Matthew 20:25-28

“. . . 27 and whoever wants
to be first must be your slave-28 just as the Son of Man did
not come to be served, but to
serve, and to give his life as
a ransom for many.” (NIV)
Discussion Question:

What was Paul referring
to when he said “Holy
Scriptures”? (1:2)
Discussion Question:

What are some Old
Testament prophecies
relating to Jesus
that you can
think of? (1:3)
Some Messianic Prophecies:
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Gen 1:15
Psalm 22
Isaiah 53
Micah 5:2
Zech 9:9
Etc, etc.
Discussion Question:

What is the
relationship of
faith and works?
(1:5)
James 2:14-26

“14 What good is it, my
brothers, if a man claims
to have faith but has no
deeds? Can such faith
save him?” (NIV)
James 2:14-26

“17 In the same way, faith by itself,
if it is not accompanied by action, is
dead. 18 But someone will say, "You
have faith; I have deeds." Show me
your faith without deeds, and I will
show you my faith by what I do. 19
You believe that there is one God.
Good! Even the demons believe that-and shudder. . . .” (NIV)
James 2:14-26
“20 You foolish man, do you
want evidence that faith
without deeds is useless . . .”
 24 You see that a person is
justified by what he does and
not by faith alone” (NIV)
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Ephesians 2:8-9
 “8
For it is by grace you
have been saved, through
faith--and this not from
yourselves, it is the gift of
God - - 9 not by works,
so that no-one can
boast.” (NIV)
Luke 17:10
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“10 So you also, when you
have done everything you
were told to do, should say,
`We are unworthy
servants ; we have
only done our duty.'“
(NIV)
“Grace And Peace”
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A form of the greeting
“Grace and peace” is
used in ALL of Paul’s
writings (unless you
believe that Paul
wrote Hebrews.) (1:7)
Thanks

Paul used some form of the
word “thanks” over 40 times
in his books, often referring
to how he was thankful
for he brethren to whom
he was writing. (1:8)
Romans 1:12
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We learn from this verse
that even apostles can
benefit from encouragement.
How much more can our
leaders benefit from
encouragement today.
Discussion Question:
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Why might
someone been
ashamed of the
gospel? (1:16)
Thought:
In Roman times the cross was
much like the hangman’s noose or
electric chair that we have today.
 Rome was considered the mighty
nation. For God to send his son to
Israel would be like people telling
us God chose a small nation like
Puerto Rico as his chosen nation
today. God could certainly do this
but it is likely that people would
not be inclined to accept it.
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Discussion Question:
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How was the
gospel first
for the Jew?
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