Studies in The Book of Romans
Studies in The Book of Romans
Studies in The Book of Romans
(Romans 1:1)
(Romans 1:1 - 7)
(1:8 - 15)
(15:14 - 16:27)
LESSON 2
Paul's SALUTATION
(Romans 1:1 - 7)
A.
B.
He speaks of the GOSPEL, the theme of the book (1:1). The GOSPEL
which was PROMISED in the PROPHETS (1:2)
C.
(1:1)
(1:3 - 6)
(1:3)
(1:5)
II.
III.
Paul's THANKSGIVING
A.
B.
C.
D.
(1:8)
(1:9 - 12)
(1:13)
(1:14, 15)
B.
(1)
C.
(1:8 - 15)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Note the "GOOD NEWS" in which the Lord acted "FOR US!"
1.
2.
He DIED FOR US! (Romans 4:25) See also Titus 2:11 - 14.
3.
4.
5.
(Hebrews 9:28)
(Romans 8:34)
D.
E.
"To the Jews first . . . . " Not just in TIME, but also in PRIORITY! God used
the Jewish nation to bring about salvation. SALVATION IS OF THE
JEWS! (John 4:22)
F.
". . . . the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD" (1:17). This is not talking about the
RIGHTEOUS ATTRIBUTE OF GOD, but rather the RIGHTEOUSNESS
THAT GOD WILL PROVIDE FOR MAN IN THE GOSPEL!
See Romans 3:21, 22; 10:1 - 3; Philippians 3:9.
G.
2.
3.
A PROPOSITION TO BE PROVED: ALL MEN NEED THE GOSPEL, FOR ALL MEN
ARE CONDEMNED UNDER SIN!
I.
A.
B.
C.
(1:20)
(1:18)
(1:19 -20)
D.
II.
III.
2.
GIVEN THANKS!
(1:21)
E.
F.
(1:22, 23)
1.
Go into SIN
(1:24, 26)
2.
3.
(1:28)
(1:29 - 32)
(2:1 - 16)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
He is NOT PARTIAL!
F.
(2:2, 3)
(2:4)
(2:5 - 10)
(2:11)
(2:17 - 3:8)
A.
(2:17 - 20)
B.
C.
D.
The TRUE JEW is not the one with outward CIRCUMCISION, but
rather with the CIRCUMCISION OF THE HEART! (2:28, 29)
IV.
E.
F.
(3:9 - 20)
A.
B.
A SERIES OF SCRIPTURES:
1.
No fear of God
(3:18)
(3:10)
(3:13)
C.
(3:19)
D.
2.
3.
NOTE:
ALL MEN ARE UNDER SIN, and NEED SALVATION! See Romans 3:9 - 20.
The Father has PROVIDED THE MEANS FOR SALVATION THROUGH
HIS GRACE! (Romans 3:21 - 31)
I.
II.
III.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
(3:25b, 26)
A.
B.
C.
3.
C.
2.
3.
D.
Please NOTE: Under the gospel, GOD DOES NOT "THROW AWAY
LAW!" God is a GIVER OF LAW! HE IS A LOVER OF LAW!
He teaches us to OBEY HIS LAWS WITH EVERY FIBRE OF
OUR
BEING!
(3:31). We OBEY HIS LAW, but, when we
BREAK HIS
LAW, the BLOOD OF JESUS IS THE MEANS OF
FORGIVENESS!
(3:31)
POSSIBLE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.
Discuss how God's JUSTICE, (which demands punishment for sin), and
His MERCY (which desires to forgive) are BLENDED TOGETHER
BEAUTIFULLY in the GOSPEL.
2.
3.
LESSON 5
ABRAHAM -- SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH!
(Romans 4:1 25)
PLEASE NOTE: ALL MEN ARE IN SIN! (Romans 3:9 - 20). God's GRACE
PROVIDES SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST'S BLOOD UNDER THE
PRINCIPLE OF "FAITH," NOT A LAW OF "WORKS!" (3:21 - 27)
Now, Paul will show that ABRAHAM WAS JUSTIFIED UNDER THIS
PRINCIPLE OF "FAITH" SEPARATE FROM THE LAW OF
MOSES, AND BEFORE ABRAHAM RECEIVED THE COVENANT
OF CIRCUMCISION! (4:1 - 25). Please note OUTLINE
OF ROMANS.
I.
II.
B.
C.
D.
The one to whom GOD DOES NOT "IMPUTE" SIN IS THE ONE WHO IS
FORGIVEN! (See 4:6, 7). (See also Psalm 32:1, 2)
E.
Please note again: The one who "works" is the one who tries to EARN
HIS SALVATION! IT CANNOT BE DONE! (4:5)
B.
Genesis 15:6
Righteous
Genesis 17
Circumcision
Mount
Sinai
(Genesis 15
The
LAW
C.
III.
IV.
B.
The "PROMISE" to ABRAHAM was NOT through the "Law," but through
"faith" (4:14) (Read Galatians 3:17)
C.
D.
(4:15)
(4:18 - 25)
A.
B.
(4:20)
C.
(4:21)
D.
A CONCLUSION:
(4:18, 19)
(4:23 - 25)
Please discuss the fact that the teaching of "FAITH ALONE" is foreign to Paul's
discussion here in Romans 4.
2.
Show a HARMONY in what Paul says here, and what James discusses in James
2:21 - 24.
3.
where
TRUSTING IN GOD'S GIFT WILL LEAD TO OBEDIENCE ("Trust and
Obey").
LESSON 6
THE BLESSINGS OF JUSTIFICATION
(Romans 5:1 21)
PLEASE NOTE:
I.
1.
Sin is EVERYWHERE!
2.
3.
4.
(5:1 - 11)
(5:1)
1. This PEACE comes "out of " FAITH (This is the Greek Text)
2. Again, being RIGHT WITH GOD comes "THROUGH" Christ!
3.
B.
REJOICING!
1.
(5:2 - 4)
HOPE!
1.
(5:11)
(5:5 - 11)
US!
II.
a.
b.
c.
4.
5.
(5:10). Therefore,
SIN came into the WORLD THROUGH ONE MAN, and PHYSICAL
DEATH WAS THE CONSEQUENCE! (5:12) See
I Corinthians 15:21, 22
B.
"All sinned" does not mean that we sinned personally when Adam sinned,
but rather representatively. See Hebrews 7:9, 10 where LEVI paid
tithes "through" his ancestor ABRAHAM.
C.
D.
2.
Discuss JESUS' ATTITUDE toward SINNERS. See 5:8 and other passages which
point out the relationship of Jesus to 'PUBLICANS ANS SINNERS."
(Luke 15:1, 2 etc.)
3.
4.
(5:12)
LESSON 7
THE CHRISTIAN IS "DEAD TO SIN"
(Romans 6:1 23)
PLEASE NOTE: After Paul has pointed out (1) The Universal problem of sin
(1:18 - 3:20), and (2) Salvation by God's Grace, and the Blessings Christians
receive (3:21 - 5:21), he NOW TURNS TO THE HOLY LIFE THEY SHOULD
LIVE! (Romans 6:1 - 8:17).
I.
B.
NO!
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
(6:11)
H.
(6:13)
I.
II.
B.
(6:16 - 18)
(6:16)
3.
(6:20 - 23)
A.
B.
C.
Since FREE FROM SIN, your "FRUIT" (BENEFIT you reap) leads to
HOLINESS, and the end is ETERNAL LIFE! (6:22)
D.
E.
2.
GRACE."
3.
PLEASE NOTE: The Christian is one who has (1) DIED TO SIN, (2) been BURIED IN
BAPTISM, and (3) RAISED TO A NEW LIFE (6:1 - 4), He NO LONGER IS A
SLAVE OF SIN, but is a SERVANT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS! (6:5 - 23). Now,
Paul will discuss the Christian's relationship to LAW, and will deal specifically with
the LAW OF MOSES
(7:1 - 25)
I.
(Romans 7:1 - 6)
A.
(7:1 - 4)
II.
(See Ephesians
B.
C.
(7:7 - 13)
Paul would not have known about the sin of COVETING except that the
law had said, "DO NOT COVET!"
2.
III.
B.
C.
Paul was ALIVE, APART FROM LAW ONCE, but WHEN THE
COMMANDMENT CAME IN, SIN SPRANG UP! Was this
speaking of Paul's INNOCENT CHILDHOOD?
(7:9)
D.
(7:12).
E.
(7:13)
(7:14 - 25)
A.
Paul knew what it meant for the LAW OF HIS MIND to pull him in the
direction of GOOD, and the LAW OF SIN TO PULL HIM TOWARD
EVIL!
B.
C.
Our INNER SELF does not want to do wrong! But, there is a strong
TEMPTING POWER FOR US TO GIVE IN TO THE
TEMPTATION! (7:15--25). "OUR PRACTICES ARE
DIFFERENT FROM OUR CHOICES!"
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
(7:14)
(7:17, 20)
(7:25)
Are the TEN COMMANDMENTS included in the LAW FROM WHICH "WE
ARE DISCHARGED?" (7:4 - 7)
2.
3.
PLEASE NOTE: We have already noted the (1) Universality of sin (1:18 - 3:20),
and (2) Justification through Christ as an UNDESERVED FAVOR (3:21 - 5:21).
In this section, Paul is discussing the HOLINESS OF LIFE demanded by our
OBEDIENCE TO THE GOSPEL (6:1 - 8:17). Now, WE MUST WALK
ACCORDING TO THE "SPIRIT," NOT THE "FLESH!"
(8:1 - 17)
I.
(8:1 - 4)
A.
B.
(8:1)
Forgiveness
(Ephesians 1:7)
Salvation
(II Timothy 2:10)
NOTE:
Eternal Life
(I John 5:11, 12)
C.
The LAW of the SPIRIT which BRINGS LIFE has made us "FREE" FROM
THE RULE OF SIN AND DEATH! (8:2)
D.
E.
II.
(8:5 - 17)
B.
C.
DEATH! (8:6)
2.
3.
(8:7, 8)
(8:9)
D.
E.
F.
(8:11)
2.
3.
LEADS!
(8:13)
(8:14)
SUMMARY:
1. We are "ADOPTED SONS" who have not yet entered into our
INHERITANCE
(8:15 17)
2.
(8:17)
2.
3.
(8:3)
LESSON 10
MOTIVATION FOR SERVICE
(Romans 8:18 39)
PLEASE NOTE: the apostle Paul has spoken of : (1) SIN, THE UNIVERSAL
PROBLEM, (2) CHRIST, the means of FORGIVENESS!, (3) The MEANING
OF SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (See Romans 4, 5), (4) and,
the HOLINESS OF LIFE THAT IS DEMANDED BY OUR OBEDIENCE TO
CHRIST (6:1 - 8:17). Now, WHAT IS THE MOTIVATION THAT LEADS
US TO COMMITTED DISCIPLESHIP? WHY SERVE?
WHY? See Romans
8:18 - 39.
I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Our HOPE is STILL BEFORE US, OUR HOPE IS NOT YET REALIZED,
FOR HOPE REALIZED IS NO LONGER HOPE!
(8:24,
(8:19 - 22)
25).
Hope produces STEADFASTNESS!
E.
(8:26 - 30)
(Genesis 22:14)
God will MAKE ALL THINGS WORK FOR OUR GOOD WHEN WE
LOVE HIM! (8:28). NOTE: We are "CALLED" by the GOSPEL!
(II Thessalonians 2:14)
4.
II.
(8:31 - 39)
A.
(8:31)
B.
C.
D.
PLEASE NOTE: The BEAUTIFUL SUMMARY OF THE GOSPEL -JESUS' DEATH, RESURRECTION, REIGN AT GOD'S RIGHT
HAND! (8:34)
E.
F.
G.
3.
4.
(8:39)
Discuss Romans 8:28 concerning HOW the Lord works in the Christian's life.
Compare this with Genesis 45:5, 7; 50:20; Colossians 1:17; Matthew
6:25 - 34.
2.
3.
Do you feel a greater "blessed assurance" when you study this passage?
(8:18 - 39)
LESSON 11
THE LORD IS RIGHT!
(Romans 9:1 - 11:36)
PLEASE NOTE: In all that the apostle Paul has said in the book of Romans, he has
clearly demonstrated that THERE IS NO SALVATION OUTSIDE OF CHRIST!
(1) ALL are under the BONDAGE OF SIN, (2) CHRIST IS GOD'S ANSWER!
(3) SALVATION IS THE GIFT OF GOD TO THOSE WHO HAVE THAT
OBEDIENT FAITH IN CHRIST! Therefore, without Christ, MEN ARE LOST!
IS GOD RIGHT IN DOING THIS? Is the Lord VINDICATED in saying that
MEN ARE LOST OUTSIDE OF CHRIST? THE LORD IS RIGHT! Please see
the following SEVEN POINTS MADE BY PAUL!
I.
II.
III.
(9:1)
B.
C.
B.
C.
D.
(9:19 - 29)
(9:30 - 10:13)
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
B.
C.
(10:1 - 4)
B.
NO!
NO!
(10:19 - 21)
(11:1 - 10)
A.
(11:1, 2)
B.
C.
D.
B.
C.
(11:25 - 36)
A.
(11:28, 29)
B.
C.
Is it REALLY TRUE THAT MEN, ALL MEN ARE LOST WITHOUT CHRIST?
2.
Does God have the RIGHT TO SAY, TO SPECIFY, WHO WILL BE SAVED?
3.
Discuss the meaning in Paul's discussion of the WILD OLIVE AND THE
DOMESTIC OLIVE TREE. (11:16 - 24)
LESSON 12
THE MERCIES OF GOD AND YOUR LIFE
(Romans 12:1 21)
PLEASE NOTE: Beginning with CHAPTER 12, Paul will ENCOURAGE! He has
spoken of ALL THAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US! We are SINNERS! (Romans
1 - 3). CHRIST IS THE SOLUTION! (3:21 - 5:21). Having been RAISED TO A
NEW LIFE, WE MUST BE HOLY!
(6:1 - 8:17). There is GREAT
MOTIVATION TO DO THIS! (8:18 - 39). God is RIGHT IN WHAT HE HAS
DONE! (9:1 - 11:36). NOW, here are PRACTICAL TEACHINGS ON HOW TO
LIVE! Notice the "THEREFORE" (12:1) which asks the question, "What is it
'there for?' "
I.
B.
C.
(12:1)
3.
4.
5.
II.
III.
IV.
D.
The MIND is "RENEWED" (12:2). Read Colossians 3:1-17.
A TRANSFORMED LIFE demands a CORRECT VIEW OF YOURSELF!
(12:3 - 8)
A.
(12:3)
B.
C.
(12:4, 5)
(12:6 - 8)
(12:9, 10)
B.
NO HYPOCRISY!
C.
FERVENCY! ON FIRE!
D.
E.
HELPING OTHERS!
F.
G.
H.
UNITY!
(12:11)
(12:12)
(12:13) GENEROUS!
(12:16)
(12:17)
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
(12:17)
(12:18)
(12:19)
(12:20)
2.
A
3.
II.
(13:1 - 7)
A.
B.
C.
D.
RESPONSIBILITY TO LOVE!
(13:4)
(13:4)
(13:6, 7)
(13:8 - 10)
A.
B.
C.
III.
(13:9, 10)
B.
ON
the
in
IV.
(13:11)
(14:1 - 15:13)
There are some who are STRONG in the faith, and there are also those who
are WEAK
(See Romans 15:1).
B.
SOME could EAT MEAT, others ate only VEGETABLES! Some counted
one day over another. These were matters of
INDIFFERENCE or
OPINION, not matters of faith! (14:2 6)
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
The STRONG must help the WEAK, and NOT TRY TO PLEASE
THEMSELVES!
(15:1)
I.
J.
K.
(14:8)
(15:3)
(15:5, 6)
L.
(15:8 - 13)
2.
How do Acts 5:29 and 4:19, 20 relate to the command to OBEY OUR
GOVERNMENT?
3.
NOTE:
A.
B.
C.
D.
(15:15)
3.
4.
(15:22, 23)
(15:21)
(15:24)
(15:25 - 33)
A.
B.
(15:25).
(15:25 -27)
1.
2.
III.
1V.
4.
5.
(15:30 - 33)
B.
C.
Please note the TENDER AFFECTION that Paul felt for many brothers
and sisters, and the COMMENDATION HE GAVE THEM
(16:5 - 16)
(16:17, 18)
V.
(16:25 - 27)
2.
3.
Why is it GOOD to COMMEND people who SERVE THE LORD with DEEP
DEDICATION just as Paul commended MANY in Romans 16:1 - 16?
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