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Rooted - Week 1

Wednesday Night – Fill-In Notes 8.25.21


Scripture: Romans 1:1-7
“Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”


What is Romans?
1. It is a letter to the church in Rome.
2. It is written by the apostle Paul.
3. It is an explanation of our desperate need for freedom from sin, God’s grace for salvation, and of how to live in obedience to God’s Word.


Why are we studying Romans?
1. To build a deep foundation for our faith.
2. We need to have an accurate understanding of God.
3. We need to have an accurate understanding of sin.
4. We need to have an accurate understanding of obedience and growth.


(v. 1)

Slavery: bought at a price; no “getting out” on your own; owned by a master.

Romans 3:23

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Main Point 1: As believers, we were bought by the

of Christ and are now slaves in obedience to Him.


(v. 2)

The Gospel
1. Is a promise from Genesis 3:14-19.
2. Is all throughout the Old Testament.
3. Was spoken through prophets like Moses, Daniel, etc.


(v. 3-4)

Main Point 2: We can have

that Jesus is Lord and has set us free from sin.


(v. 5-7)

Main Point 3: We have received

to believe and have been given a to obey - sharing the good news with the world.

Main Point 4: When we remind ourselves of this

that God has given to us, then we receive the of God by knowing we are securely in His grasp.


Action Steps:
1. Remind yourself of the grace God has given you.
2. Obey by studying the Word and by sharing the good news.
3. Ask for the Spirit to teach you as you study the Word. God will provide the growth.


SGQ’s (MS):
    1. Review – What does Paul mean by saying he is a “slave” to Christ?

    2. Review – How do we know that Jesus is who he says that he is?
      - (v. 3-4) He is:
          - A descendant of King David (this was prophesied and came true)
          - Resurrected from the dead
          - The Spirit testifies in the believer’s heart

    3. Question - What questions do you have about Romans/the Bible?

    4. Lead - Pray and ask God that He would help us to understand Romans and respond in obedience to Him.


SGQ’s (HS):
    1. (v. 1) If we are slaves to Christ, what does this look like in our daily lives?
      What should it look like? Do you have an example from Scripture?


    2. (v. 1) How do you feel about identifying as a Christian? Are you proud to call yourself a slave to Christ? When is this difficult to do?


    3. (v. 7) How are you/we sometimes tempted to doubt the grace that God has given to you in salvation? What does this lead to (a lack of peace, more doubt, etc.)?


    4. How have you felt prompted to respond to hearing Paul’s heart for this church in his letter so far to the Christians in Rome?



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Presented to the FC Student Ministry by Nick Kakaris on August 25, 2021


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