Romans

Introduction

1

Outcomes Tell 3 reasons why Paul wrote Romans

Explain why WCC is studying Romans

List the pitfalls 2

Why Write Romans

Tell Romans his message for preaching in Spain (15:19b-33)

Address a church problem in Rome (14:1-15:4)

Explain unity of Jews and Gentiles (9:1-11:36)

3

Why Study Romans

To know the gospel so we can tell it in Williamson County

To understand our relationship with others

4

Pitfalls to Romans

Have a defensive posture

Wrong definition of “faith”

View “gospel” only as man’s steps to be saved

5

Format Start each class with previous week’s objectives as review

Send weekly e-mail summary/reminder

6

Your Job Pray

Prepare

Review

Record

Participate 7

Assignment Read Romans 1-8 at one time in another version

Study Chapter 1

Know the outcomes 8

Outcomes Tell 3 reasons why Paul wrote Romans

Explain why WCC is studying Romans

List the pitfalls 9