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Romans 1:1 By Paul Lamey

This Epistle is really the chief part of the New Testament and the very purest Gospel, and is worthy not only that every Christian should know it word for word, by heart, but occupy himself with it every day, as the daily bread of the soul. It can never be read or pondered too much, and the more it is dealt with the more precious it becomes, and the better it tastes. --Martin Luther

Overview of Romans

Overview of Romans o Introduction (1:1 – 17)

Overview of Romans o Introduction (1:1 – 17) o Condemnation (1:18 – 3:20)

Overview of Romans o Introduction (1:1 – 17) o Condemnation (1:18 – 3:20) o Justification (3:21 – 5:21)

Overview of Romans o Introduction (1:1 – 17) o Condemnation (1:18 – 3:20) o Justification (3:21 – 5:21) o Sanctification (6:1 – 8:39)

Overview of Romans o Introduction (1:1 – 17) o Condemnation (1:18 – 3:20) o Justification (3:21 – 5:21) o Sanctification (6:1 – 8:39) o Vindication (9:1 – 11:36)

Overview of Romans o Introduction (1:1 – 17) o Condemnation (1:18 – 3:20) o Justification (3:21 – 5:21) o Sanctification (6:1 – 8:39) o Vindication (9:1 – 11:36) o Application (12:1 – 15:13)

Overview of Romans o Introduction (1:1 – 17) o Condemnation (1:18 – 3:20) o Justification (3:21 – 5:21) o Sanctification (6:1 – 8:39) o Vindication (9:1 – 11:36) o Application (12:1 – 15:13) o Conclusion (15:14 – 16:27)

1. The gospel transforms us (“Paul, a bond- servant of Christ Jesus”)

1. The gospel transforms us (“Paul, a bond- servant of Christ Jesus”) 2. The gospel calls us (“called as an apostle”)

--Galatians 1:13 – 16 For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it; and I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries among my countrymen, being more extremely zealous for my ancestral traditions. But when God, who had set me apart even from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles…

1. The gospel transforms us (“Paul, a bond- servant of Christ Jesus”) 2. The gospel calls us (“called as an apostle”) 3. The gospel sends us (“set apart for the gospel of God”)

The Gospel in Romans

The Gospel in Romans o Man has a sin problem (3:23)

The Gospel in Romans o Man has a sin problem (3:23) o But Christ died for sinners (5:8)

The Gospel in Romans o Man has a sin problem (3:23) o But Christ died for sinners (5:8) o Confession from the heart results in rescue (10:9 – 10)

The Gospel in Romans o Man has a sin problem (3:23) o But Christ died for sinners (5:8) o Confession from the heart results in rescue (10:9 – 10) o God’s judgment is lifted (8:1)

The Gospel in Romans o Man has a sin problem (3:23) o But Christ died for sinners (5:8) o Confession from the heart results in rescue (10:9 – 10) o God’s judgment is lifted (8:1) o God’s love is assured (8:38– 39)

1. The gospel transforms us (“Paul, a bond- servant of Christ Jesus”) 2. The gospel calls us (“called as an apostle”) 3. The gospel sends us (“set apart for the gospel of God”) 4. The gospel establishes us (1:11 – 15; 16:25 – 27)