Romans - Pt 3

Facts about the book:

• It is more than a book on theology; it is also a book of practical exhortation.
• Written by Paul to the Christians in Rome in 57AD.
• Romans is one of the most read books in the Bible, and is often referred to for new believers due to its clear and concise explanation of the Gospel.
• Each of the following words appear at least 60 times- righteousness, faith, law, all, sin.

Primary themes from the book:

• Our natural inclination to sin separates us from God. We cannot make ourselves right or earn salvation on our own. Salvation is a gift from God and only God can give us right standing with Him.
• In His lovingkindness, God provided a way to redeem us through his Son Jesus Christ, who paid our sin-debt through His sacrificial death.
• By accepting Christ as Savior and believing in His atoning work, we are saved. Jesus’ righteousness is credited to us.
• The Holy Spirit works in us to help us avoid sin and grow in holiness. God’s grace, not keeping the law, makes us acceptable.
• God’s plan is just and fair. Both Jews and Gentiles are eligible to come to Christ and receive salvation.
• Sincere service to Christ is an appropriate way to express our gratitude to God for His gift of salvation. When we work together with other members of the Body of Christ, the Church, we build each other up and give honor and glory to God.

Romans 2

• Verse 10 - But glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good.
• Verse 11 - For there is no partiality with God.
• Verse 19- …and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness. .
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• Romans 2:25-3:8 - Paul begins to break down the works of the law. He is headed toward opening up the law of grace.
  
• Romans 3:9-19- …all have sinned…
  • Verse 9 - There is none righteous, no, not one.
  • Verse 20 - Therefore, by the deeds of the law, no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

• Verse 21-22 The righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed…to all and on all who believe in Jesus.
  
• Verse 23 - …for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
  
• Glory -
• Verse 24- …being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Jesus,..
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• Verse 25-26 - …by His blood,…
  
• Verse 28 - …a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.
  
• Romans 4:1-4 - Abraham justified by faith.
  • Verse 3 - Abraham believed and it was accounted unto him righteousness.
  • Verse 3 (MSG) - He trusted God to set him right instead of trying to get right on his own.