Category Short Study of Romans

Paul’s letter to the Romans is a wonderful dissertation on the tremendous grace of God towards men. Paul introduces himself as one having authority to speak, by virtue of being an ‘apostle’ or one sent out, an ambassador of Jesus Christ. In the course of his letter to the Romans, Paul identifies the Lord Jesus as the Christ, or the Messiah the Jews awaited, in fulfilment of the prophecies given by God so they would know the Messiah when He came. Paul also asserts unequivocally that Jesus is also the Son of God.

Paul’s purpose in writing to his letter to the Romans becomes clear as the letter develops; there were misunderstandings among the people about how Christ’s Gospel affected each of the people of the Jews and the Gentiles, those who were not part of the nation of Israel. Some Jews were persuaded that they were still obliged to follow the Law of Moses, and that without obedience, they could not be justified before God. Jews who rejected the salvation through faith in Christ believed that only through the Law could they approach God, and by its observance, they were justified by God. Soem believed non-Jews were outside of God’s plan or purpose for redemption. Paul declares to one and all that the Scripture makes clear that all men are sinners, regardless of their national or religious background, and that the Law had no power to justify anyone before God, but only through the covering of the blood of Jesus Christ, shed for the sins of mankind, could any man ever be made acceptable to God, and that only through faith in Christ and His shed blood as our covering could anyone receive the benefit of that justification. No one can earn God’s favour; only through His gracious extension of reconciliation can any man hope to be received by the Sovereign Lord.

It is impossible to do justice to Paul’s exceptional letter, but this series of instalments seeks to offer some observations and points to consider with regard to Paul’s message that God’s grace is found in Jesus Christ, and received by all people equally only through faith in His name and the covering provided by His death on the cross on our behalf. May God bless you as you seek to know Him better through the diligent study of His Word. 2 Pe 3:18

Romans 1:16-25

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. For the righteousness of God is revealed in it by faith to faith according as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shown it unto them.

For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, both His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse...

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Romans 1:15-18

So, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are atRome also. 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. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.

As one burdened for all men, Paul was prepared, in fact eager, to proclaim the Gospel to those in Rome, for he knew without question that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the power to Salvation to all who believe. By faith in Christ – only by faith and only in Christ – do we have access to God’s own righteousness conferred in place of our sin. Only by faith in Christ, for ‘the just shall live by faith.”

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Romans 1:8-14

Paul’s greatest joy and sole desire for those whom he met was that they would come to know Christ, to trust in Him, and receive salvation through faith in His blood. As his rejoicing to God for them is their faith, of which was known throughout the ‘whole world’, Paul longed to visit the saints inRome in order to bless them with some spiritual blessing so they could grow stronger in their faith in Christ. Not only did Paul love these brothers and sisters in the Lord, but he considered himself to owe all men the benefit of hearing the gospel of Christ, and being built up and more firmly established in their faith in Him.

Romans 1:8-14

“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

For God is my witness, whom I serve w...

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Romans 1:1-7

The letter written by the apostle Paul to the Romans is a rich treatise on the grace and goodness of God towards men. As the apostle to the Gentiles, Paul had not met those to whom his letter was sent. He begins by identifying himself and his intended audience, and clarifying the nature and purpose of his ministry, that of a servant under His Master, Jesus Christ, sent out as Christ’s ambassador with the proclamation of God’s good news pertaining to Christ.

In a few short lines, Paul succeeds at establishing both the humanity and the deity of Christ Himself, as well as the historical anticipation of His coming in fulfillment of God’s express promise recorded throughout the Old Testament.

Romans 1:7

Paul a servant of Jesus Christ, called an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (which ...

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Studies in Romans

Paul’s letter to the Romans is a wonderful dissertation on the tremendous grace of God towards men. Paul introduces himself as one having authority to speak, by virtue of being an ‘apostle’ or one sent out, an ambassador of Jesus Christ. In the course of his  letter to the Romans, Paul identifies the Lord Jesus as the Christ, or the Messiah the Jews awaited, in fulfilment of the prophecies given by God so they would know the Messiah when He came. Paul also asserts unequivocally that Jesus is also the Son of God.

Paul’s purpose in writing to his letter to the Romans becomes clear as the letter develops; there were misunderstandings among the people about how Christ’s Gospel affected each of the people of the Jews and the Gentiles, those who were not part of the nation of Israel...

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