Bible Study: Romans 1:1-7

ROMANS

Written by the Apostle Paul between A.D. 55-57 to both Jewish and Gentile converts in Rome

Multiple Themes: Sin & The Law, Work of Christ and the Spirit, Plan of Salvation, Justification by Faith Alone, Sanctification, Eternal Destinies, Sovereign Electing Grace, Unpacking the Meaning of the Old Testament, Unity of Jews and Gentiles, Christian Citizenship, Principles of Godliness and Morality

Romans 1:1-7 Paul’s Initial Greeting to the Saints in Rome

1. Paul’s Prophetic Authority (1:1)

• A Servant of Christ Jesus (1a)
  
• Called to be an Apostle (1b)
  
• Set Apart for the Gospel of God (1c)
  

2. Unpacking the Gospel of God (1:2-4)

• The Gospel was promised beforehand through the ancient prophets in the Old Testament Scriptures (1:2)
  
• Concerning His Son--Jesus Christ: The Fulfillment of the Messianic Prophecies
  
• Born of King David according to the flesh (1:3)
  
• Declared the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of Holiness by His Resurrection from the Dead, Jesus Christ our Lord (1:4)
  

3. Paul’s Empowerment and Mission of the Gospel (1:5)

• Grace and Apostleship received from Christ (1:5a)
  
• Purpose is to 
  
• Bring about the obedience of faith--obedience that comes from faith and obedience to the faith (1:5b)
  
• For His Name’s Sake (1:5c)
  
• Among all nations which includes those in Rome called in Christ (1:5d-6)
  

4. To Whom It Is Written (1:7)

• Beloved in Rome Called as Saints (1:7a)
  
• Grace (Unmerited Favor) and Peace (complete tranquility free from chaos and disorder) from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (1:7b)