Romans #2: 1:1-15 Forecasting the Gospel

Romans #2: Forecasting Gospel Themes Romans 1:1-15 READ Romans 1:1-17. GROUP PROJECT: Take 5 minutes. Break into groups. Discuss a de nition of the gospel from what you know. Write down a de nition to share with the group, and be prepared to discuss it. What is the gospel? The book of Romans helps us understand the gospel. These rst seventeen verses of the book forecast what elements of the gospel we’ll uncover as we journey throughout the rest of the book. Gospel Themes (1:1-5) 1. Paul was set apart for the “gospel of God” (1:1), promised before in the OT Prophets (1:2). 2. This gospel has to do with God’s Son, Jesus (1:3). 3. Jesus was a human descendant of David (1:3). 4. Jesus is the Son-of-God-in-power, appointed as such through the resurrection (1:4). DISCUSS: What did Paul mean in 1:4 when He said that Jesus was “declared (appointed) to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead”? 5. Paul had a speci c ministry of calling the Gentiles “for obedience to the faith” (1:5). Background Info (1:6-15) In these verses we encounter additional background information that assists our understanding of Paul’s situation. 6-7 Paul is writing to primarily Gentile believers who are living in Rome. 8-12 14-15 ● “Debtor”: ● Greeks & Barbarians: For Further Study: 1. Memorize Romans 1:16-17. Then do a study of the word “salvation” by summarizing the following Bible verses: Psalm 37:39; John 1:9; Acts 4:12; 15:11; Galatians 1:3-4; 2 Timothy 1:8-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10. fi fi fi fi 2. Compare Ephesians 2:8-10 with Titus 3:4-7. What part do “works” play in the Christian’s life? See also James 2:14-19.