An Outline of the Book of Romans: Justification by Faithby Peggi Klubnik     The significance of Romans and the doctrine of justification by faith is confirmed by Augustine, who considered the book to be “the most basic, most comprehensive statement of true Christianity.” Martin Luther described Romans as the “chief part of the New Testament and the very purest gospel.” The acceptance of this great book as Pauline is rarely disputed, due externally to its testimony by the Apostolic Fathers and its inclusion in early listings of New Testament books. So convinced is Cranfield that he merely lists the internal evidence as linguistic, stylistic, literary, historical and theological without need of further explanation. When Paul’s epistles are compared with the letter genre of papyri found in Egypt, the format and scholarly appeal of Romans, as well as the reference to specific problems of his recipients, were consistent with Paul’s communications intended for the Christian community. God had called him to be a pioneer evangelist, preaching the gospel where Christ was not yet named, rather than building upon the foundation of another. So Paul sought to preach the gospel where people had not yet heard, which excluded the city of Rome. As Paul spent the winter in the home of Gais in Corinth during his third missionary journey in 5. A. D., he eagerly anticipated his upcoming visit to Rome on his way to Spain.

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For many years, Paul had longed to visit the believers in this city and now it appeared that his desire would be fulfilled. While in Corinth, Paul dictated to the secretary Tertius a letter to be sent to the Christians in Rome. In addition to informing them of his proposed visit, Paul writes a lengthy dissertation on the righteousness of God. However, he must first go to Jerusalem to deliver money, which he had collected from Gentile converts in Macedonia and Achaia, which would be given to those among the saints who were poor (1. Microsoft Visio 2013 Trial Product Key here. Paul intended to stop in Rome on his way to Spain for time of refreshing as he came to them in the “fullness of the blessing of Christ” (1. He expected that it would be a time of mutual encouragement.

Paul’s purposes in writing the book include: 1) addressing a heretical view of the gospel, 2) asserting his apostolic authority, and 3) resolving doctrinal differences between Jewish and Gentile Christians. AN ARGUMENT OF THE BOOK OF ROMANS MESSAGE STATEMENT: The Apostle Paul, called to be an apostle to the Gentiles, defines the gospel as the power of God for salvation and the revealer of the righteousness of God whereby men are declared sinful, both Jew and Greek are justified by faith and declared righteous, the believer is sanctified through identification with Christ, Israel is sovereignly set aside for a time to allow Gentiles to be saved, and believers are enabled to live a righteous life of service in the church, the community, and the state in order to glorify God. THEME: Righteousness OUTLINE OF THE BOOK I. The Revealer of Righteousness—the Gospel. Paul confirms his calling as an apostle, identifies and prays for the recipients of the letter, and states his obligation to preach the gospel (the power of God unto salvation) and identifies the theme of the book 1: 1- 1.

A. The Greeting: Paul identifies himself as an Apostle, states the purpose of his calling is the salvation of the Gentiles, and addresses his letter to the Romans 1: 1- 7. The Calling: Paul, by choice a bond- servant and by calling an apostle, declares that he has been separated unto the gospel of God, foretold in the OT by the prophets concerning Jesus Christ our Lord of the lineage of David 1: 1- 4. The Purpose: Through Jesus Christ and for His name’s sake, Paul received grace and apostleship in order that the salvation of the Gentiles might be accomplished 1: 5. The Recipients: Paul is writing to the beloved saints in Rome who are the called of Jesus Christ among the Gentiles, for whom Paul desires grace and peace from both God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ 1: 6- 7. B. The Prayer: Paul prays for the Roman believers, seeking God’s will in visiting them 1: 8- 1.

Paul expresses His thankfulness to God for the reputation of the Romans’ faith, for whom he faithfully prays for God’s will to visit them 1: 8- 1. Paul longed to see the Romans, even though his previous efforts has been thwarted, in order to impart a spiritual gift, receive fruit, and be mutually encouraged 1: 1. C. The Obligation: Paul states his obligation to preach the gospel to all people and his eagerness to preach the gospel in Rome 1: 1. D. The Theme: Righteousness by faith is revealed in the gospel 1: 1. Because it is God’s power for the salvation of Jews and Greeks, Paul is unashamed of the gospel 1: 1. The gospel reveals the righteousness of God from the beginning of faith to its conclusion because those who are righteous live by faith 1: 1.

II. The Rejection of Righteousness—Unbelief: Paul contrasts the suppression of truth of the unrighteous, the stubbornness of the self- righteous, the unbelief of the Jew, and the sinfulness of all 1: 1. A. The unrighteous: God abandons the unrighteous to their own lusts because they reject revealed truth 1: 1. God’s wrath is made known against those who are ungodly and unrighteous because they conceal the truth of God which is manifest within them 1: 1. Since creation, God’s essence has been visible so all are without excuse for not honoring or thanking God, becoming futile in their imaginations, with darkened hearts 1: 2. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, trading God’s glory for idols 1: 2. God allowed the lust of their hearts to become impure and their bodies to be dishonored because they rejected God’s truth and chose a lie 1: 2.

God permitted them to have the degrading passions of unnatural and indecent lust, harming themselves 1: 2. God let their minds become depraved, doing improper and evil things. Knowing that such people desire death, they continue to practice and condone such things 1: 2.

B. The Impartial Judge: Although the unrighteous judge one another, God is impartial, the only One with the right to judge 2: 1- 1. Those accusing others condemn themselves. How To Uninstall Minitab 14 For Vista. Only God has a right to judge. No one will escape 2: 1- 3. God’s riches and kindness lead to repentance 2: 4. Lack of repentance incurs God’s wrath and tribulation.

Those persisting in righteous deeds seek immortality and are promised glory, honor and peace because God is not partial to either Jews or Greeks 2: 5- 1. The Jews will judged by the Law, but the conscience becomes a law and source of judgment for the Gentiles 2: 1. C. The Pride of the Jew: The self- confidence of the circumcised Jew blasphemes the name of God among the Gentiles 2: 1. The Jew who relies on the Law and boasts in God uses the instructions of the Law to judge others 2: 1. Paul exhorts them to examine themselves because when they break the Law they dishonor God and cause His name to be blasphemed among the Gentiles 2: 2.

Circumcision is worthless unless the Law is practiced. Keeping the law is of higher worth than circumcision 2: 2. A Jew is defined as one whose heart is circumcised by the Spirit and receives God’s praise rather than one who keeps the letter of the Law 2: 2. D. The oracles of God: The OT prophecies remain in effect despite the unbelief of the Jews confirming the righteousness of God 3: 1- 8.

The Jews were entrusted with the prophecies of God. Their lack of faith does not change God’s faithfulness 3: 1- 3.

God is justified in His words and prevails when examined 3: 4. Unbelief validates the righteousness of God. Inflicting wrath is not inconsistent with His righteousness 3: 5- 6. If God is glorified even in unrighteousness, why is the sinner judged? Those who condemn the pursuit of evil to achieve good are correct 3: 7- 8. E. The guilt of mankind: No one, neither Jew nor Greek, is righteous before God 3: 9- 2. No one understands or seeks God.

None is righteous. All are useless 3: 9- 1.