Book 45 The Book Of Romans
Who wrote the book of Romans: Paul When was it written: Approx. 5 7 A.D.
From what we know historically, Paul most likely wrote this letter to the church in Rome during one of his missionary journeys to Corinth. The purpose of this letter is to outline God’s plan of salvation and how it relates to living our daily lives. The book of Romans emphasizes a personal relationship with God.
Paul makes a point in addressing the letter to Jews and Gentiles alike who believe in Jesus and who want to accept him as Savior, as well as to those who already have.
Being justified (made right with God) through faith is definitely part of Paul’s message
Because the book of Romans (like most of the other books of the New Testament) is more doctrinal than eventful in nature, we will look at each of them from the perspective of what they have to say in regard to being a Christian—one who lives in faithful obedience for Christ and in Christ, according to the word he has given us, which is the Bible.
What We Learn From The Book Of Romans
The message of the gospel, which is salvation, is the one promised by the prophets (1:2)
Our salvation is the result of God’s grace and our obedience (1:5)
We are to encourage and build each other up by loving as Jesus loved and by using the message of the gospel (1:12)
We should never be ashamed of the gospel because it is the reason we can be saved—the reason Jews and Gentiles alike can be saved (1:16)
God does not tolerate sin and when he is ready he will punish people for their sins (1:18-2 5)
God clearly told us what he considers sinful; greed, envy, homosexuality, murder, deceit, malice, gossip, slander, God-haters, arrogance, and depravity (1:26-31)
God will reward us on the day of judgment according to our persistence in doing his will (2:6-7)
No one is righteous; meaning no one deserves to be saved— it is only because of God’s loving grace and mercy and our obedience to his commands (out of faith and a respectful awe of his loving grace and mercy) that we are able to spend eternity with him in heaven
We are to view our suffering and times of trial and hardship as positives because through those things we are able to see God at work in our lives (5:3)
We are to allow the hardships and difficulties we encounter to build our character, make us more persevering, and fill us with hope (5:5)
Salvation and grace are not a ‘ticket’ to keep on sinning— salvation is a gift to be honored and treated with respect (6:1-4)
We are to run from sin and its desires because as Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our LORD.”
Sin is real and we are powerless against it without the Holy Spirit in our lives working to protect us from Satan (chapter 8)
If God is for us (if we put our faith in him), nothing can win against us (8:31)
We must confess Jesus as LORD and put our trust fully in him (10:9-11)
God’s explanation of the remnant of Israel and their ultimate destiny (chapter 11)
We are to be living sacrifices to God (12:1)
As Christians, we are all members of one body (12:4-8)
God’s expectations for us in regards to loving others and ourselves (12:9-13)
We are to submit to authorities here on earth (13:1-3)
We are to encourage one another and try to live in peace with each other (14:19)