romans. summary chapters 1-11 theology = its all about grace chapters 12-16 application = its all...
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Chapter 1
Paul – Apostle, Sent by Jesus, Who was sent by God - To the Saints
Grace to you. I thank God for your faith
I long to see you & share our mutual faith
The Gospel has great power!
Godlessness and Wickedness have consequences
Chapter 1
Knowledge concerning God is available to all, but many suppress it
Men are without excuse
We cannot find fulfillment apart from God
When we turn from God, He will turn us over to our sinful desires
People reject God and become filled with evil
Chapter 2
Judge not! Sin is Sin! Grace is Grace!
Law and conscience lead to repentance
God is storing up His wrath for sin
Actions are a reflection of the heart!
What is Sin? Defiance of God!
God wants our hearts, not compliance
Chapter 3Jews were entrusted with the Word
But didn’t Israel mess it up?
Those darn Jews … We are just as bad
All are under sin & keep on falling short
Yet, salvation is available to all
Jesus had to die so that justice is served
The Law -> repentance -> faith in Christ
Chapter 4
Even Abraham was justified by faith
If we could earn it, God would owe us
Rejoice in His Glory AND in suffering
While we were powerless, …
Jesus knew we were evil
He continues to intercede for us
Chapter 5
Sin entered the world through Adam, but our own sin condemns us
“The gift” came through Jesus.
We are declared righteous by grace alone
The law identified sin
God’s goal is that grace might reign
Chapter 6
Liberty from legalism and from sin
Baptism is our identification with Jesus
Regeneration = the implanting of spiritual life in a believer
Sanctification = The progressive process of transformation to holiness and purity
Sanctification Attitudes Reckon
We have to claim the truth that sin no longer has mastery over us.To reckon, you must know it an believe it!
YieldTo present your body to God As an instrument of righteousness
ServeWe are now slaves to obedience
Chapter 7
Jesus married a widow (Dead to sin)
In order that we might bear fruit to God
The Law is holy, but it reveals sin
We still struggle with our sin nature
Spirit Nature vs. Sin Nature
Why do we still struggle with our sin nature?
Sins of commission and omission
Life Through the Spirit
By The Spirit, the believer can overcome the bondage to sin
No condemnation for those in Christ
The Law couldn’t lead to freedom
He fulfilled the law so that we are not condemned
Life According to the Spirit
The mind controlled by …Sin is death
Spirit is (eternal) life & (immediate) peace
Set your mind on Spiritual things and ignore your sin nature
The unsaved do not have The Spirit, but you do.
Fear vs. Sonship
Slavery to sin led to FEAR
It was replaced by Sonship
Why emphasize that we are heirs?
What about the suffering?
It doesn’t compare in magnitude or duration to the glory yet to come
We should anxiously await His return
Hope in what is yet to come
We can live confidently in His promise, but our Hope is in things yet to come
When we don’t know what to pray, The Spirit intercedes
Passages about predestination?
The question isn’t which is true, but why are they in there?
More than Conquerors
God for us (not U.S.)
This is at a personal level.
Satan will accuse us, but will not prevail!
God sacrificed His Son
Wouldn’t you love to find out that your defense attorney is the judge?
Who will separate us?
Nothing can separate us from His love
Instead, we are more than conquerors
Because the outcome has already been established
We can live with assurance!
Chapter 9
Paul was anguished because of Israel’s rejection of Christ
But the Jews had many privileges
Why did Paul (& God) place special emphasis on Israel?
Not all Israel is real Israel
Children of the Promise
What makes one a child of the promise?Being Chosen by God
Believing in Him
Paul gave many examples where God showed some preference
Election
Why do we struggle with election?
Nobody can earn mercy
Asking if God is just (fair) is like asking if the dirt is dirty
God’s Patience & Israel’s Stone
God shows patience toward the unsaved
In order that we might see His glory
Israel failed in their pursuit of righteousness because they tried to do it under their own power
Who is their equivalent today?
Chapter 10
Israel had a zeal to please God
But they tried to do it on their own power
Faith => Righteousness
What must we do?Confess – acknowledge that Jesus is God
Believe – that God raised Him from the dead
The world needs to hear about His Love
Chapter 11
God has not rejected Israel. He reveals His remnant in every generation.
Their table (blessings) became their snare
They did not fall beyond recovery
Now the gentiles have salvation
And when the Jews return to Him, God will be glorified
God’s Sovereign Choice
God put aside Israel and proclaimed righteousness by faith to all mankind
God temporarily put aside Israel in order to show grace to the Gentiles
By that same grace, Israel will be restored
And God will be glorified
And Now …
… the rest of the story
Now that we understand sin, forgiveness, and God’s ultimate plan of grace …
We should be grateful,
AND what else?
Theology = Grace; Application = Love
Chapter 12
In light of His grace we should offer our bodies as a living sacrifice
Not acting like the world, but constantly praying, studying His Word & being renewed
Your gifts are activated by faith
Your actions flow out of love
Love between believers
Hate Evil. Cling to Good.Share with those in need; Show hospitalityBless those who persecute youRejoice and Mourn with believersDo the right thing. Don’t seek revengeLive in harmony with one anotherHang out with everyone; Lose the ‘tude.
Gifts
Our gifts are:
Accepted as a gift of Grace
Activated by Faith and
Acted upon in Service by Love
Romans 13Submit to authorities, because:
Give them what you owe:Taxes, Respect, Honor, LOVE
Love is the fulfillment of the lawFormula: Love others. Clothe yourself with Christ. Don’t seek desires of the flesh.
Get off your butt and start loving because Jesus’ return is near.
Chapter 14Paul wrote that Christians should:
not despise or condemn others
not hinder the conduct of other Christians
minister to others
In essentials unity, in opinions liberty, in all things love
Chapter 15The “Strong” should bear up the infirmities of the weak and put them first
We must follow Jesus’ example of selflessness
And strive for unity because it glorifies God
May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him
You are fully equipped, so Go & Do
I hope to come see you soon
Chapter 16Personal notes: Paul mentioned 26 people by name and praises their hard work “in Christ”
Warning: Watch out for false teachers and the divisive (You know the truth)
Paul’s wish is that we be “wise about that which is good and naïve about evil”
Jesus will crush Satan soon
To God be the Glory