Romans

Introduction

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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

Romans

Chapter 1

6

Outcomes Tell 3 things Paul says about himself

List 6 elements of the gospel

7

Paul (1:1)

His master

His office

His purpose 8

Gospel (1:2-6) Origin

Attested

Content

Scope

Purpose

Goal

9

Outcomes List 3 things Paul says his evangelism

Explain the difference between general revelation and specific revelation 10