Romans - Pt 7

Part of Romans 2025

June 3, 2025

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 & concise explanation of the Gospel
Each of the following words appear at least 60 times- righteousness, faith, law, all, sin

Paul’s letter to the Romans provides a concise summary of the Gospel to the community of believers worshipping in Rome. His aim was to encourage and guide those believers. Much of the letter is a succinct explanation of the faith. It is a continual reminder to keep your eyes on Jesus, while being reminded of His unconditional love for us.

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 & only God can give us right standing with Him.
In his loving kindness, 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 9 - Israel’s rejection of God

Verse 14 - What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not
Verse 16-18 - God will show His mercy

Verse 31-32 - but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness. Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone

Chapter 10 - Israel needs the gospel

Verse 1 - My heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved
Verse 2-3 - seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God

Verse 4 - For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes

Verse 9 - that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved
Verse 10 - For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation
Verse 11 - Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame

Verse 12 - For there is no distinction between Jew & Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him

Verses 14-21 - Israel rejects the gospel