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romansan introduction
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goal
To provide the historical context surrounding the book of Romans
To define key recurring terminologies
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overview
Who When Where Why What Recurrence
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who
Authorship The apostle Paul is the author of Romans▪ Rm. 1:1
Dictated by Paul, recorded by Tertius▪ A friend of Paul and a Christian secretary
Audience Both the Jews and Gentiles of the church
of Rome
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when
Written in the early days of ~57 AD by Paul Jesus was born between ~6-4 BC Jesus made His final appearance in ~30
AD
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where
Written in Corinth during Paul’s third missions trip (53 – 58 AD)
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where
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why
Paul’s plans From 47 to 57 AD, Paul had been
evangelizing around the Aegean Sea Currently finishing third journey and was
staying in Corinth for the winter at the home of Gaius
Next stop: Jerusalem
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why
Paul’s plans Paul was a pioneer and focused on
places where the gospel had yet been heard ▪ Rm. 15:20
Next mission: Spain, with a pit stop in Rome
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why
Purpose of the letter To prepare the Romans for his visit To provide a full statement of the gospel To involve the Romans in his ministry
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what
Romans is a Christian manifesto Manifesto – a public declaration of
intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives, as one issued by a government, sovereign, or organization
Main message Mankind is born as a slave to sin, but
through Jesus Christ, is set free
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recurrence
Important words Law Flesh Spirit
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recurrence
Law The Pentateuch▪ Rm. 3:21
Principle▪ Rm. 7:21
Law of God▪ Rm. 2:14-15
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recurrence
Purpose of Law of God To be a revelation of God’s will▪ Ps. 19:9
Ensure health and preservation of the human race▪ Rm. 13:1-7
Bring sin to light and to lead sinners to seek grace▪ Rm. 3:20
Provide guidance for believers▪ Rm. 8:3-4
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recurrence
Flesh under the OT understanding: Bodily flesh▪ Dn. 2:11
Human nature in its weakness and mortality▪ Ps. 78:39, Gn. 6:3
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recurrence
Flesh as used by Paul Bodily flesh ▪ Rm. 2:25-29
Natural human descent and relationships▪ Rm. 1:3, 9:5
Mankind▪ Rm. 3:20
Human nature
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recurrence
Flesh in terms of human nature Our weak human nature▪ Rm. 8:3a
The human nature of Christ▪ Rm. 8:3b
The ‘old nature’ in believers▪ Rm. 7:18
The unregenerate human nature▪ Rm. 8:8-9, 7:5-6
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recurrence
Spirit Capitalization It is the polar opposite of flesh▪ Rm. 8:4, 9
The ‘spiritual’ part of the human constitution▪ Rm. 1:9, 8:16
The Spirit of God or the Holy Spirit
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recurrence
What does the Holy Spirit do? The Spirit imparts life▪ Rm. 8:9
The Spirit bestows freedom▪ Rm. 8:2
The Spirit intercedes for us from within▪ Rm. 8:26-27▪ Christ on the other hand intercedes for us
from His place of glory at the right hand of God (Rm. 8:34)