Romans 1:1-17

 Homiletics                                                Study:        Romans from Guilt to Grace                             

Lesson    01                                            Passage:    Romans 1:1-17

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Paul’s Calling, Gospel Truth and Greeting (1-7) 1. Paul, a servant set apart for the Gospel (1:1) 2. The Gospel: (2-4) a. Promised through prophets b. Earthly Son, a descendant of David c. Spirit-appointed Son of God with resurrection power, Jesus Christ our Lord 3. Grace and apostleship calls Gentiles to obedience from faith in his name (5) 4. Gentiles called belong to Jesus Christ (6) 5. Salutation to all in Rome loved by God and called His holy people… Grace and Peace from God the Father and Lord Jesus Christ (7)

Paul’s Letter Purpose (8-15) 1. Thank God for your reported faith (8) 2.  God is my witness; I remember you in my prayers (9-10a) 3. Paul’s prayer to come to the Roman church (10b) 4. Paul’s longing to impart spiritual gifts; to make you strong and mutually encourage our faith (11-12) 5. Paul reminds the Roman church of his plans to come many times but was prevented until now, looking forward to the harvest in Rome like with other Gentiles (13) 6. Paul’s obligation to preach the Gospel to Greeks and non-Greeks, wise and foolish (14) 7. Paul’s eagerness to preach in Rome (15)

Paul’s Gospel Enthusiasm (16-17)  1. Paul not ashamed of Gospel… power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes (16) 2. Gospel reveals God’s righteousness. Righteousness by faith from first to last (17a) 3. It is written, “The righteous will live by faith (17b)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Paul’s Calling, Gospel Truth and Greeting	Romans 1:1-7
Paul’s Letter and Purpose	Romans 1:8-15
Paul’s Gospel Enthusiasm	Romans 1:16-17

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Paul, a Gospel servant, describes faith’s salvation power to Rome

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that God wants all (Jew and Gentile) to come to Him in faith.  The gospel is God’s life and salvation provision through Jesus Christ.

Application Questions

What calling has God set you apart to do? Have you recognized this calling and acted on it?

How do you recognize the faith in others and encourage them?

How is God’s salvation power lived out boldly in your life? How does it affect others?

Principles to Remember

God calls His servants to ministry

Faith is visible

Faith is God’s righteousness revealed

Characteristic of God

Foundation of Righteousness

Theme

Gospel is God’s love bringing salvation to all who believe; we are called to be visible, bold and infectious.