Introduction to the Book of Romans (09/02/2020) Speaker: Richard Bailey

** Romans Cheat Sheet attached

I. The Impact of Paul’s letter to the Romans

II. Why did Paul write the book.
– I need something to do
– I will send letter to the Capitol of the world.
– Looking for support for missions
– To promote unity among Gentiles and the Jews in Rome.

III. What we can hope to learn from the book of Roman
– Lot’s of how’s whys and what’s
– How does grace alone by faith alone really work and impact me now
– We learn indicatives (what was done for me by Christ or has be done or completed) and imperatives (what i am required to do)
– we learn to relate to each other as a church

IV. Meet paul and his messages. 1:1-7
– His attitude
– His authority
– His purpose
– It’s an old story
– You are a rebel
– You are loved, call a Saint, give grace and peace.