Valley Cities Church of Christ.
Sunday morning Bible Class on Romans.
Teacher: Arthur Barry (relying heavily on the work of others, especially Don Myers)
Outline of Romans
Salutation (1:1-7)
Thanksgiving (1:8-15)
Theme (1:16, 17)
Condemnation (1:18 - 3:20)
Justification (3:21 - 5:21)
Sanctification (6:1 - 8:17)
Motivation (8:18 -39)
Vindication (9 - 11)
Application (12 - 16)
Background
Paul writes around 56 A.D. from Corinth.
Clues: Phoebe, Gaius, Erastus
ROME: Population 1 million in less then 10 sq miles, ethnically diverse.
Paul has plans to visit Rome after he completes his God-given mission.
Romans 15:22-25; Acts 19:21; 24:17
Questions: How did the Church get to Rome?
Did Paul ever make it to Rome?
Who was the Roman Emperor?
Who was the head of the Church in Rome?
Was Paul’s attitude toward Gentiles different from his attitude toward his fellow Jews?
Lesson Two
Salutation: Romans 1:1-7
Paul – Who does Paul think he is?
Servant / Apostle See also Genesis 24:1-4; Acts 22:21
How? Why?
Jesus – Who does Paul think he is?
Son of David / Son of God
How? Why?
His readers – Who does Paul think they are?
Saints / Loved by God
How? Why?
Discussion on servanthood / worship / sacrifice
Romans 15:15 But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God 16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
The book of Leviticus offers vital understanding for a life of faith.
Leviticus 27:28,29
Ephesians 5:1,2
Romans 12:1
Questions:
Who is qualified to dispense grace and peace? 1:7
Who is qualified to offer their bodies as a living sacrifice to God? 12:1
What is the desired outcome of the faith that Paul preaches?
What is the focus of Paul’s ministry that makes this possible?
Lesson Three
Thanksgiving 1:8-15
Paul’s desire 8,9
OCD? Infatuation?
Spiritual gift 10-12
Cf. Rom 12:3-8; 1 Cor 12:1-13
Travel plans 13-15
Cf. Rom 15:24-28
*v. 20
Cf. 2 Cor 10:13-16
Theme 1:16,17
Not ashamed v. 16
Psalm 119:46 I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame.
Romans 5:5; 6:21; 9:33; 10:11 For the Scripture says, "Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame."
Handle with care v.16
Handle with faith v.17
Handle with righteousness v.17
Questions
1. Who do you thank God for and why?
2. Do you have godly plans that don’t work out?
3. Do you get the gospel?
4. Do others get it from you?
5. How righteous are you? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10