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Lesson 1: Paul & His Purpose For Writing
For centuries, Romans has meant much to a host of believers. For Augustine it was the knowledge that a new life was possible in Christ Jesus. For Luther it was the settling of his mind that “the righteousness of God” could save, rather than condemn, if one placed faith in Christ. For John Wesley it…
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Lesson 2: The Gospel Defined (Romans 1.1-17)
The Greeting (Vs. 1-7) Paul’s Desire To See Them (Vs. 8-15) Theme Of The Letter (Vs. 16-17)
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Lesson 3: God’s Wrath & Man’s Unrighteousness
God’s righteousness & His wrath Man’s unrighteousness God’s Wrath Defined… He Gave Them Over! Remember Paul’s Point: The Gospel Is For Such People!
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Lesson 4: The Impartial God (Romans 2.1-16)
But I’m not legalistic! The God Who Renders To Each Based On What He Has Done (vss 1-11) But What About The Law? (vss. 12-16)
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Lesson 5: What Was The Problem With The Law?
“Yes, Paul says we are justified by faith and not works, but don’t forget that James says ‘faith without works is dead’.” Ever said something similar? If not, you probably will. How have believers in Christ come to such radically different viewpoints about the necessity of following God’s commands? Part of the reason may be that…
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Lesson 6: The True Jew (Romans 2.17-3.8)
Misplaced boasting (2.17-24) True Circumcision, The True Jew (2.25-29) Three Objections Answered (3.1-8)
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Lesson 7: The Justification Of Man (Romans 3.9-31)
Man Cannot Be Justified By Works Of Law (Vss. 9-20) Justification Is Through Christ (Vss. 21-26) No Room For Boasting (Vss. 27-31)
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Lesson 8: Abraham’s Faith Credited As Righteousness
Background: What Abraham Gained (Vss. 1-8) Who Can Be Found Righteous? (Vss. 9-25)
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Lesson 9: What Christ Has Done (Romans 5.1-11)
Chapters and verses are handy in remembering and finding where a certain thought is found, but when we take up a chapter to read and study it, we must remember that it is found in a particular context. In other words, Paul didn’t set out to write Romans 5, rather he has been developing his…
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Lesson 10: Adam & Christ Contrasted (Romans 5.12-21)
Did we inherit sin from Adam? Often, that is the reason why believers turn to Romans 5.12-21, to examine if the doctrine of “original sin” is taught by Paul. Throughout the centuries, various theologians have argued that is exactly what Paul taught. So Augustine (AD 354-430) stated that man is “not able not to sin”…