The Epistle To The Romans
The Epistle To The Romans
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Author
Paul,
the
apostle
(Ro
1:1).
The
authorship
of
this
epistle
has
been
universally
accepted,
even
by
heretical
sects
who
did
not
like
Paul.
It
is
ascribed
to
Paul
by
Clement
of
Rome,
Polycarp,
Irenaeus,
Tertullian,
and
many
other
writers
in
the
early
church.
The
internal
evidence
is
also
supportive
of
Paul
as
its
author.
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would
suggest
that
the
Christians
were
primarily
Gentiles,
with
a
smaller
number
of
Jews.
The
reputation
of
the
Christians
in
Rome
was
widespread;
both
their
faith
(Ro
1:8)
and
obedience
(Ro
16:19)
were
well
known.
For
this
reason
Paul
had
long
wanted
to
see
them
(Ro
15:23),
with
the
goal
of
sharing
in
their
mutual
edification
(Ro
1:11-‐12)
and
to
be
assisted
on
his
way
to
Spain
(Ro
15:22-‐24).
Review
Questions
1)
Who
wrote
the
epistle
to
the
Romans?
-‐
The
apostle
Paul
(Ro
1:1)
2)
From
where
was
it
written?
-‐
Corinth
3)
What
is
the
approximate
date
of
writing?
-‐
57
or
58
A.D.
4)
What
is
the
purpose
of
this
epistle?
-‐
To
set
straight
the
design
and
nature
of
the
gospel
5)
Where
is
the
theme
of
this
epistle
stated?
-‐
Romans
1:16-‐17
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II.
THE
GENTILES’
NEED
OF
SALVATION
(18-‐32)
A.
WICKED
MAN
DISHONORING
GOD
(18-‐23)
1.
Wicked
man
stifling
God’s
revealed
truth
(18-‐19)
2.
Wicked
man
despising
the
testimony
of
nature
(20)
3.
Wicked
man
ungrateful
and
foolish
(21-‐22)
4.
Wicked
man
given
to
idolatry
(23)
B.
HOLY
GOD
“GIVING
UP”
ON
WICKED
MAN
(24-‐32)
1.
Giving
them
up
to
disgusting
uncleanness
(24-‐25)
2.
Giving
them
up
to
lesbianism
and
homosexuality
(26-‐27)
3.
Giving
them
up
to
debased
minds
and
all
unrighteousness
(28-‐32)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
two
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
Introduction
(1-‐17)
-‐
The
Gentiles’
Need
Of
Salvation
(18-‐32)
2)
How
was
Jesus
declared
to
be
the
Son
of
God?
(4)
-‐
With
power,
through
His
resurrection
from
the
dead
3)
What
was
the
objective
of
Paul’s
apostleship?
(5)
-‐
To
bring
about
the
obedience
of
faith
among
all
nations
4)
Why
did
Paul
want
to
go
to
Rome?
(11-‐12)
-‐
To
see
them
and
share
in
their
faith
together
5)
To
whom
was
Paul
obligated?
(14)
-‐
Both
to
Greeks
and
barbarians,
both
to
wise
and
unwise
6)
What
is
God’s
power
to
save?
(16)
-‐
The
gospel
of
Christ
7)
Why
is
it
God’s
power
to
save?
(17)
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-‐
In
it
the
righteousness
of
God
is
revealed
8)
What
two
invisible
attributes
of
God
are
revealed
in
nature?
(20)
-‐
His
eternal
power
and
Godhead
(divine
nature)
9)
How
does
God
express
His
wrath?
(24,26,28)
-‐
By
“giving
people
up”
to
their
own
sinful
passions
10)
What
one
sin
in
particular
is
an
indication
of
God’s
wrath
toward
man?
(26,27)
-‐
Homosexuality
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B.
THE
LIMITATION
OF
CIRCUMCISION
(25-‐29)
1.
Voided
by
transgressing
the
Law
(25-‐27)
2.
The
true
Jew
is
one
circumcised
in
the
heart,
in
the
Spirit
(28-‐29)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
The
Gentiles’
Need
Of
Salvation
(1-‐16)
-‐
The
Jews’
Need
Of
Salvation
(17-‐29)
2)
Why
is
one
who
passes
judgment
without
excuse?
(1)
-‐
They
are
guilty
of
the
same
thing
and
so
condemn
themselves
3)
How
does
God
try
to
lead
one
to
repentance?
(4)
-‐
Through
kindness,
forbearance,
and
longsuffering
4)
What
is
the
reward
given
to
those
who
do
good?
To
those
who
do
evil?
(9,10)
-‐
Eternal
life
to
those
who
do
good;
wrath
and
indignation,
tribulation
and
anguish
to
those
who
do
evil
5)
How
will
God
judge
those
who
do
not
have
a
“written”
law?
(14-‐16)
-‐
The
law
of
their
conscience
will
condemn
them
when
God
judges
the
secrets
of
their
hearts
by
Jesus
Christ
6)
Without
a
“written”
Law,
how
did
the
Gentiles
know
the
difference
between
right
and
wrong?
(14,15)
-‐
“by
nature”
(note
the
definition
above);
they
are
able
to
do
the
things
contained
in
the
Law,
for
they
have
the
“work
of
the
Law”
written
in
their
hearts
7)
Why
were
the
Jews
in
need
of
salvation?
(21-‐24)
-‐
Through
inconsistency
and
disobedience
to
the
Law,
they
dishonored
God
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C.
THE
JEWS
INDICTED
AS
SINNERS
BY
THEIR
OWN
SCRIPTURES
(9-‐20)
1.
Despite
advantages,
Jews
like
Greeks
are
under
sin
(9)
2.
Biblical
proof
(10-‐18)
3.
Application
and
conclusion
(19-‐20)
a.
The
Law
condemns
all,
especially
to
whom
it
was
given
(19)
b.
Law
cannot
justify,
but
only
reveal
the
knowledge
of
sin
(20)
II.
THE
PROVISION:
JUSTIFICATION
BY
FAITH
(21-‐31)
A.
GOD’S
RIGHTEOUSNESS
REVEALED
(21-‐23)
1.
Apart
from
law,
but
witnessed
by
the
Law
(21)
2.
A
righteousness
through
faith
in
Jesus
(22a)
3.
For
all
who
believe,
for
all
have
sinned
(22b-‐23)
B.
GOD’S
RIGHTEOUSNESS
EXPLAINED
(24-‐26)
1.
Justification
by
grace
through
redemption
in
Christ
(24)
2.
Jesus’
blood
offered
by
God
as
a
propitiation
through
faith
(25a)
3.
This
demonstrates
God’s
righteousness
toward
the
one
who
has
faith
in
Jesus
(25b-‐26)
C.
IMPLICATIONS
OF
GOD’S
RIGHTEOUSNESS
(27-‐31)
1.
Boasting
on
man’s
part
is
excluded
(27a)
2.
For
justification
is
based
on
faith,
not
deeds
of
law
(27b-‐28)
3.
God
is
God
of
Jews
and
Gentiles,
for
He
justifies
both
by
faith
(29-‐30)
4.
This
does
not
void
the
need
for
law,
but
rather
meets
the
requirements
of
law
(31)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
The
Jews’
Need
Of
Salvation
(1-‐20)
-‐
The
Provision:
Justification
By
Faith
(21-‐31)
2)
What
advantage
was
there
in
being
a
Jew?
(2)
-‐
They
possessed
the
revealed
oracles
of
God
3)
What
comes
through
law?
(20)
-‐
The
knowledge
of
sin
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4)
What
came
apart
from
law?
(21)
-‐
The
righteousness
of
God
(God’s
way
of
justifying
sinful
man)
5)
Who
has
sinned?
(23)
-‐
All
have
sinned
6)
What
is
the
gift
of
God’s
grace?
(24)
-‐
Being
justified
through
the
redemption
that
is
in
Christ
Jesus
7)
How
is
God
appeased
for
our
sins?
(25)
-‐
Through
the
blood
of
Jesus
Christ
8)
How
does
man
receive
justification
from
God?
(28)
-‐
By
faith
9)
How
does
“justification
by
faith”
relate
to
the
principle
of
law?
(31)
-‐
It
does
not
void
the
need
for
law,
but
rather
supports
the
demand
of
law
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Outline
I.
JUSTIFICATION
OF
ABRAHAM
AS
AN
EXAMPLE
(1-‐8)
A.
HOW
ABRAHAM
WAS
JUSTIFIED
(1-‐5)
1.
If
by
works,
then
he
could
boast
(1-‐2)
2.
The
Scriptures
reveal
it
was
by
his
faith
in
God
(3)
a.
One
who
trusts
in
works,
seeks
God’s
debt,
not
His
grace
(4)
b.
When
one
trusts
in
God
to
justify
him,
such
faith
is
counted
for
righteousness
(5)
B.
THE
TESTIMONY
OF
DAVID
(6-‐8)
1.
Even
David
spoke
of
God
imputing
righteousness
apart
from
works
(6)
2.
Blessed
are
those
against
whom
God
does
not
impute
sins
(7-‐8)
II.
RIGHTEOUSNESS
BY
FAITH
AVAILABLE
TO
ALL
BELIEVERS
(9-‐25)
A.
BECAUSE
ABRAHAM
WAS
JUSTIFIED
BEFORE
CIRCUMCISION
(9-‐12)
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1.
His
faith
was
counted
for
righteousness
before
he
was
circumcised
(9-‐10)
2.
Circumcision
was
a
seal
of
the
righteousness
he
had
while
uncircumcised
(11a)
3.
Thus
he
became
the
father
of
all
who
have
the
same
kind
of
faith,
both
circumcised
and
uncircumcised
(11b-‐12)
B.
BECAUSE
THE
PROMISE
WAS
GRANTED
THROUGH
FAITH
(13-‐25)
1.
The
promise
to
Abraham
to
be
the
heir
of
the
world
given
in
view
of
his
faith
(13)
2.
It
was
not
given
through
law,
but
in
light
of
faith,
according
to
grace,
to
assure
that
all
who
are
of
the
same
faith
as
Abraham
might
be
heirs
of
the
promise
(14-‐
17)
3.
The
kind
of
obedient
faith
illustrated
by
Abraham
(18-‐22)
4.
Abraham’s
justification
by
faith
assures
that
we
who
believe
in
Him
who
raised
Jesus
from
the
dead
shall
find
justification
(23-‐25)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
Justification
Of
Abraham
As
An
Example
(1-‐8)
-‐
Righteousness
By
Faith
Available
To
All
Believers
(9-‐25)
2)
How
did
Abraham
attain
righteousness?
(3-‐5)
-‐
By
believing
in
God
to
justify
the
ungodly
(and
not
in
his
own
works)
3)
How
does
David
describe
the
righteousness
which
is
imputed
to
man?
(6-‐8)
-‐
In
the
sense
that
man’s
sins
are
not
counted
against
him
4)
How
is
Abraham
the
father
of
the
uncircumcised
who
possess
faith?
(9-‐11)
-‐
By
his
being
justified
by
faith
prior
to
his
circumcision
5)
Based
upon
what
was
the
promise
made
to
Abraham?
(13)
-‐
The
righteousness
of
faith
6)
How
did
Abraham
demonstrate
his
faith?
(19-‐21)
-‐
By
fathering
Isaac
7)
For
whose
sake
was
the
example
of
Abraham’s
faith
written?
(23-‐24)
-‐
Those
who
believe
that
God
raised
Jesus
from
the
dead
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Outline
I.
THE
BLESSINGS
OF
JUSTIFICATION
(1-‐11)
A.
PEACE
WITH
GOD
(1)
B.
ACCESS
TO
GRACE
IN
WHICH
WE
STAND
(2a)
C.
REJOICING
IN
HOPE,
EVEN
IN
TRIBULATIONS
(2b-‐4)
1.
Joy
in
anticipating
God’s
glory
(2b)
2.
Joy
in
tribulation,
knowing
even
it
results
in
more
hope
(3-‐4)
a.
For
tribulation
produces
perseverance
(3b)
b.
And
perseverance
develops
character
(4a)
c.
Such
character
gives
one
hope
(4b)
D.
GOD’S
LOVE
IN
OUR
HEARTS
(5-‐8)
1.
The
assurance
our
hope
will
not
be
disappointed
(5a)
2.
Poured
out
by
the
Holy
Spirit
(5b)
3.
Demonstrated
by
Christ’s
death
while
we
were
yet
sinners
(6-‐8)
E.
SALVATION
FROM
GOD’S
WRATH
(9-‐11)
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1.
Through
Jesus,
just
as
we
have
been
justified
by
His
blood
(9)
2.
Saved
by
His
life,
just
as
we
were
reconciled
by
His
death
(10)
3.
The
basis
for
us
to
rejoice
(11)
II.
COMPARING
CHRIST
WITH
ADAM
(12-‐21)
A.
ADAM
AND
THE
CONSEQUENCE
OF
HIS
ACTIONS
(12-‐14)
1.
Through
Adam,
sin
entered
the
world,
and
death
as
a
consequence
(12a)
2.
Thus
death
spread,
for
all
sinned
(12b)
3.
From
the
time
of
Adam
to
Moses,
death
reigned,
even
over
those
who
had
not
sinned
like
Adam
did
(13-‐14)
B.
ADAM
AND
CHRIST
COMPARED
(15-‐19)
1.
Adam’s
offense
brought
many
deaths,
Christ’s
grace
abounds
even
more
(15)
2.
One
offense
produced
the
judgment
of
condemnation,
but
many
offenses
produced
the
free
gift
of
justification
(16)
3.
By
Adam’s
offense
death
reigns,
but
those
who
receive
the
gift
of
righteousness
will
reign
in
life
through
Christ
(17)
4.
Summary
(18-‐19)
a.
Through
Adam’s
offense
judgment
came
to
all
men,
resulting
in
condemnation
(18a)
b.
Through
Christ’s
act
grace
came
to
all,
resulting
in
justification
of
life
(18b)
c.
By
Adam’s
disobedience
many
were
made
sinners
(19a)
d.
By
Christ’s
obedience
many
will
be
made
righteous
(19b)
C.
THE
RELATIONSHIP
OF
LAW,
SIN
AND
GRACE
(20-‐21)
1.
Law
entered
that
sin
might
abound,
but
grace
abounds
much
more
(20)
2.
Just
as
sin
reigned
in
death,
so
grace
reigns
through
righteousness
to
eternal
life
through
Christ
(21)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
The
Blessings
Of
Justification
(1-‐11)
-‐
Comparing
Christ
With
Adam
(12-‐21)
2)
Name
some
benefits
we
enjoy
as
the
result
of
justification
(1-‐2)
-‐
Peace
with
God,
access
to
grace,
rejoicing
in
hope
3)
Why
can
Christians
rejoice
even
in
the
middle
of
trials?
(3-‐5)
-‐
Knowing
trials
can
produce
perseverance,
character
and
hope
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4)
How
did
God
demonstrate
His
love
for
us?
(6-‐8)
-‐
By
having
Christ
die
for
us
when
we
were
still
sinners
5)
What
in
addition
to
Jesus’
death
is
involved
in
our
ultimate
salvation?
(10)
-‐
His
present
life,
which
saves
us
from
the
wrath
to
come
6)
What
was
the
consequence
of
Adam’s
sin
upon
all
men?
(12)
-‐
Death
(I
understand
Paul
to
mean
physical
death;
to
see
why,
I
highly
recommend
Moses
Lard’s
commentary
on
this
passage.
Commentaries
by
J.
W.
McGarvey
and
David
Lipscomb
take
a
similar
view.
For
the
view
that
spiritual
death
is
under
consideration,
see
Robert
L.
Whiteside’s
commentary.)
7)
What
comparison
is
made
between
Adam
and
Christ?
(12-‐19)
-‐
Just
as
Adam
through
his
sin
brought
physical
death
to
all,
so
Christ
through
His
obedience
will
give
life
to
all
(through
the
resurrection
-‐
cf.
1
Co
15:21-‐22)
-‐
But
Christ
does
even
more;
to
those
who
will
receive
it,
he
offers
“an
abundance
of
grace
and
the
gift
of
righteousness”
so
they
can
reign
in
life
through
Jesus
(cf.
5:17)
8)
Which
has
abounded
more:
sin,
or
grace?
(20)
-‐
Grace
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Outline
I.
WE
ARE
DEAD
TO
SIN!
(1-‐14)
A.
THROUGH
BAPTISM
WE
DIED
TO
SIN
(1-‐7)
1.
Shall
we
sin,
that
grace
may
abound?
No,
we
died
to
sin!
(1-‐2)
2.
In
baptism
we
were
buried
into
Christ’s
death
(3-‐4a)
3.
We
should
walk
in
newness
of
life,
having
been
united
together
in
the
likeness
of
His
death,
crucified
with
Him,
no
longer
slaves
of
sin,
but
freed
from
sin
(4b-‐7)
B.
DEAD
TO
SIN,
ALIVE
TO
GOD
(8-‐14)
1.
Having
died
with
Christ,
we
may
live
with
Him
over
Whom
death
has
no
dominion
(8-‐10)
2.
Alive
to
God,
we
should
not
let
sin
reign
in
our
bodies
(11-‐12)
3.
But
rather
present
our
bodies
as
instruments
of
righteousness,
for
we
are
under
grace
(13-‐14)
II.
WE
SHOULD
BE
SLAVES
TO
GOD!
(15-‐23)
A.
WE
BECOME
SLAVES
TO
WHOM
WE
OBEY
(15-‐18)
1.
Either
of
sin
to
death,
or
of
obedience
to
righteousness
(15-‐16)
2.
Through
obedience
to
God’s
Word,
those
who
were
slaves
of
sin
become
slaves
of
righteousness
(17-‐18)
B.
THE
MOTIVATION
FOR
SERVING
GOD
(19-‐23)
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1.
Serving
righteousness
produces
holiness
(19)
2.
Serving
sin
produces
death
(20-‐21)
3.
Serving
God
produces
the
fruit
of
holiness,
and
in
the
end,
eternal
life
(22)
4.
The
wages
of
sin
is
death,
but
God
gives
the
gift
of
eternal
life
in
Christ
Jesus
(23)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
We
Are
Dead
To
Sin!
(1-‐14)
-‐
We
Should
Be
Slaves
To
God!
(15-‐23)
2)
Why
are
Christians
not
to
continue
in
sin?
(2)
-‐
Because
we
died
to
sin
3)
What
happens
when
one
is
baptized
into
Christ?
(3-‐7)
-‐
They
are
baptized
into
His
death,
buried
with
Him
and
united
with
Him
in
the
likeness
of
His
death,
where
the
old
man
is
crucified
with
Him
and
the
body
of
sin
is
done
away,
making
it
possible
to
be
freed
from
sin
and
to
rise
to
walk
in
newness
of
life
4)
How
should
we
present
the
members
of
our
bodies?
(13)
-‐
As
instruments
of
righteousness
to
God
5)
Why
does
sin
no
longer
have
dominion
over
the
Christian?
(14)
-‐
Because
the
Christian
is
not
“under
law”,
but
“under
grace”
6)
What
was
necessary
to
become
free
from
sin?
(17-‐18)
-‐
To
obey
the
doctrine
of
God
from
the
heart
7)
What
is
the
result
of
presenting
your
members
as
slaves
to
righteousness?
(19)
-‐
Holiness,
or
sanctification
8)
What
three
steps
are
described
that
eventually
lead
to
eternal
life?
(22)
-‐
1)
Being
set
free
from
sin
2)
Becoming
slaves
to
God
3)
Bearing
the
fruit
of
holiness
9)
What
is
the
just
payment
for
sin?
But
what
does
God
give
us
in
Christ?
(23)
-‐
Death.
Eternal
life.
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Outline
I.
JEWISH
BELIEVERS
AND
THE
LAW
(1-‐6)
A.
PARALLEL
TO
BEING
RELEASED
FROM
MARRIAGE
(1-‐3)
1.
Law
has
dominion
over
those
who
live
under
it
(1)
2.
As
illustrated
by
a
woman
who
is
married
to
a
man
(2-‐3)
B.
THEY
HAVE
DIED
TO
THE
LAW
(4-‐6)
1.
So
they
can
be
married
to
Christ
(4)
2.
So
they
can
serve
in
newness
of
the
Spirit,
far
superior
to
serving
in
the
oldness
of
the
letter
(5-‐6)
II.
LIMITATIONS
OF
THE
LAW
(7-‐25)
A.
THE
LAW
IS
HOLY
AND
JUST
AND
GOOD
(7-‐12)
1.
The
Law
is
not
sin,
but
rather
makes
known
sin
(7)
2.
But
sin
takes
occasion
by
the
commandment
to
lead
one
to
death
(8-‐12)
B.
THE
LAW
CANNOT
SAVE
ONE
FROM
SIN
(13-‐25)
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1.
The
problem
is
not
law,
but
sin
(13)
2.
The
Law
is
spiritual,
but
man
is
carnal
and
sold
under
sin
(14)
3.
Though
one
may
desire
good
and
hate
evil,
one
is
still
enslaved
by
sin
(15-‐23)
4.
Deliverance
comes
only
from
God,
through
Jesus
Christ
(24-‐25)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
Jewish
Believers
And
The
Law
(1-‐6)
-‐
Limitations
Of
The
Law
(7-‐25)
2)
Who
is
Paul
speaking
to
in
this
chapter?
(1)
-‐
Those
who
know
the
law
(Jewish
Christians)
3)
What
example
is
given
to
show
their
relationship
to
the
Law?
(2-‐3)
-‐
How
a
woman
whose
husband
dies
is
free
to
be
married
to
another
without
being
guilty
of
adultery
4)
What
is
their
relationship
to
the
Law
when
joined
to
the
body
of
Christ?
(4-‐6)
-‐
Dead
to
the
law,
delivered
from
the
law
5)
How
do
we
know
the
Law
referred
to
is
the
Ten
Commandments?
(7)
-‐
To
illustrate
his
point,
Paul
mentions
“You
shall
not
covet”,
one
of
the
Ten
Commandments
6)
Was
the
Law
responsible
for
death?
If
not,
what
was?
(13)
-‐
No!
It
was
“sin”
that
produced
death
7)
What
dilemma
does
one
face
in
trying
to
keep
the
Law?
(15-‐21)
-‐
The
DESIRE
to
do
good
and
avoid
evil
may
be
there,
but
the
ABILITY
is
found
lacking
8)
What
is
the
end
result
of
this
dilemma?
(23)
-‐
CAPTIVITY
to
the
law
(or
principle)
of
sin
in
one’s
members
9)
Where
can
one
find
freedom
from
this
dilemma?
(24-‐25)
-‐
From
God,
through
Jesus
Christ
our
Lord!
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I.
IN
CHRIST
THERE
IS
FREEDOM
FROM
SIN
(1-‐17)
A.
FREEDOM
FROM
THE
CONDEMNATION
OF
SIN
(1-‐4)
1.
Available
to
those
in
Christ,
made
possible
by
the
law
of
the
Spirit
of
life
(1-‐2)
2.
An
accomplishment
not
attained
by
the
Law,
but
by
the
death
of
Christ
(3-‐4)
B.
FREEDOM
FROM
THE
POWER
OF
SIN
(5-‐17)
1.
To
those
who
set
their
minds
on
the
things
of
the
Spirit,
not
the
flesh,
pleasing
God
(5-‐8)
2.
To
those
who
have
the
indwelling
Holy
Spirit
(9-‐11)
3.
To
those
who
by
the
Spirit
put
to
death
the
deeds
of
the
body
(12-‐13)
4.
To
those
thus
led,
who
are
the
children
of
God
and
joint
heirs
with
Christ
(14-‐
17)
II.
BLESSINGS
OF
BEING
CHILDREN
OF
GOD
(18-‐39)
A.
THE
GLORY
TO
BE
REVEALED
IN
US
(18-‐25)
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1.
Present
sufferings
don’t
even
compare
(18)
2.
The
whole
creation
eagerly
awaits
for
the
revealing
and
glorious
liberty
of
the
children
of
God
(19-‐22)
3.
We
also
eagerly
wait
with
perseverance
for
this
hope
(23-‐25)
B.
THE
HELP
OF
THE
HOLY
SPIRIT
(26-‐27)
1.
Helps
in
our
weakness
as
we
pray
(26a)
2.
By
interceding
for
us
as
we
pray
(26b-‐27)
C.
ALL
THINGS
WORKING
TOGETHER
FOR
GOOD
(28-‐30)
1.
For
those
who
love
God,
called
according
to
His
purpose
(28)
2.
For
such,
whom
God
foreknew,
He
will
carry
out
His
ultimate
purpose
(29-‐30)
D.
GOD’S
LOVE
TOWARD
HIS
ELECT
(31-‐39)
1.
God,
who
spared
not
His
own
Son,
is
on
our
side
(31-‐33)
2.
Christ,
who
died
for
us,
now
intercedes
for
us
at
God’s
right
hand
(34)
3.
Through
such
love
we
are
more
than
conquerors
over
all
things
(35-‐39)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
In
Christ
There
Is
Freedom
From
Sin
(1-‐17)
-‐
Blessings
Of
Being
Children
Of
God
(18-‐39)
2)
What
is
the
main
difference
between
the
“law
of
Moses”
and
the
“law
of
the
Spirit
of
life”?
(2-‐4)
-‐
The
Law
of
Moses
could
not
set
one
free
from
the
“law
of
sin
and
death”
3)
What
is
the
result
of
setting
your
mind
on
the
things
of
the
flesh?
On
the
things
of
the
Spirit?
(6)
-‐
Death;
life
and
peace
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4)
Do
the
Scriptures
teach
that
the
Holy
Spirit
dwells
in
the
Christian?
(9-‐11)
-‐
Yes
5)
How
can
we
assure
that
we
will
continue
to
live
spiritually?
(13)
-‐
By
putting
to
death
the
deeds
of
the
body
with
the
help
of
the
Spirit
6)
List
briefly
the
blessings
of
being
the
children
of
God
(14-‐39)
-‐
One
day
we
will
be
glorified
together
with
Christ
-‐
We
have
the
help
of
the
Holy
Spirit
-‐
All
things
ultimately
work
for
our
good
-‐
Nothing
can
separate
us
from
God’s
love
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Outline
I.
PAUL’S
CONCERN
FOR
HIS
BRETHREN
OF
ISRAEL
(1-‐5)
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A.
HIS
GREAT
CONCERN
(1-‐3)
1.
His
conscience
and
the
Holy
Spirit
bear
witness
to
his
great
sorrow
and
grief
(1-‐
2)
2.
He
would
even
be
willing
to
be
cut
off
from
Christ
for
their
sakes
(3)
B.
FOR
ISRAEL,
RECIPIENTS
OF
MANY
BLESSINGS
(4-‐5)
1.
Including
the
covenants,
the
Law,
the
promises
(4)
2.
Of
whom
are
the
patriarchs,
and
of
course,
Christ
Himself
(5)
II.
THE
TRUE
CHILDREN
OF
GOD
(6-‐29)
A.
ARE
CHILDREN
OF
PROMISE,
NOT
CHILDREN
OF
FLESH
(6-‐13)
1.
They
are
not
all
Israel
who
have
descended
from
Israel
(6)
2.
As
illustrated
with
Isaac
and
Ishmael,
Jacob
and
Esau
(7-‐13)
3.
According
to
God’s
purpose,
whose
choice
was
not
based
upon
works
(11)
B.
ARE
THE
OBJECTS
OF
GOD’S
MERCY
(14-‐23)
1.
Possible
only
through
His
Mercy
(14-‐16)
2.
Just
as
Pharaoh
was
the
object
of
His
Wrath
(17-‐18)
3.
God’s
right
to
choose
the
objects
of
His
mercy
and
His
wrath
(19-‐23)
C.
ARE
OF
BOTH
THE
JEWS
AND
THE
GENTILES
(24-‐29)
1.
Not
of
Jews
only,
as
foretold
by
Hosea
(24-‐26)
2.
But
only
a
remnant
of
Israel,
as
foretold
by
Isaiah
(27-‐29)
III.
THE
BASIS
OF
GOD’S
CHOICE:
FAITH
vs.
NO
FAITH
(30-‐33)
A.
FOR
THE
GENTILES
(30)
1.
Though
they
had
not
actively
been
looking
for
it
(30a)
2.
Yet
many
have
attained
righteousness
through
faith
(30b)
B.
FOR
ISRAEL
(31-‐33)
1.
Though
diligent
for
the
Law,
did
not
have
the
attitude
of
faith
(31-‐32a)
2.
And
therefore
stumbled
over
Christ,
as
foretold
by
Isaiah
(32b-‐33)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
Paul’s
Concern
For
His
Brethren
Of
Israel
(1-‐5)
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-‐
The
True
Children
Of
God
(6-‐29)
-‐
The
Basis
Of
God’s
Choice:
Faith
vs.
No
Faith
(30-‐33)
2)
How
much
love
did
Paul
have
for
the
nation
of
Israel?
(2-‐3)
-‐
Enough
to
be
lost
if
it
would
do
any
good
3)
Who
are
the
true
children
of
God?
(8)
-‐
Children
of
promise,
not
children
of
flesh
4)
What
does
God
have
the
right
to
do?
(18)
-‐
To
show
mercy
on
who
He
wills,
and
to
harden
who
He
wills
5)
What
OT
prophet
foretold
that
Gentiles
would
be
a
part
of
the
people
of
God?
(25-‐26)
-‐
Hosea
6)
What
did
Isaiah
say
would
happen
to
the
nation
of
Israel
(27)
-‐
Only
a
remnant
would
be
saved
7)
Why
are
Gentiles
among
the
saved?
(30)
-‐
Because
of
faith
8)
Why
are
some
Israelites
going
to
be
lost?
(31-‐33)
-‐
They
trusted
more
in
the
keeping
of
the
Law,
and
did
not
believe
in
Christ
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Outline
I.
ISRAEL’S
REFUSAL
OF
GOD’S
RIGHTEOUSNESS
(1-‐15)
A.
PAUL’S
EXPRESSION
OF
CONCERN
FOR
ISRAEL
(1-‐4)
1.
That
Israel
be
saved,
for
they
have
zeal
but
not
knowledge
(1-‐2)
2.
Through
ignorance,
they
seek
to
save
themselves
by
the
Law,
and
do
not
submit
to
God’s
righteousness
in
Christ
which
brings
an
end
to
the
Law
(3-‐4)
B.
RIGHTEOUSNESS
OF
THE
LAW
vs.
RIGHTEOUSNESS
BY
FAITH
IN
CHRIST
(5-‐15)
1.
Righteousness
of
the
Law
as
defined
by
Moses
(5)
2.
Righteousness
by
faith
as
defined
by
Paul
(6-‐15)
a.
Involves
the
mouth
and
the
heart
(6-‐8)
b.
Involves
confessing
Jesus
and
believing
in
His
resurrection
(9-‐10)
c.
Offered
to
all
who
believe
and
call
on
Him
(11-‐13)
d.
Accomplished
through
the
medium
of
preaching
(14-‐15)
II.
ISRAEL’S
NEGLECT
OF
THE
GOSPEL
(16-‐21)
A.
NOT
ALL
OBEYED
THE
GOSPEL
(16-‐18)
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1.
As
Isaiah
predicted
(16)
2.
Even
though
they
had
ample
opportunity
(17-‐18)
B.
THEIR
NEGLECT,
AND
THE
GENTILES
RECEPTION,
FORESEEN
BY
SCRIPTURES
(19-‐21)
1.
As
spoken
by
Moses
(19)
2.
As
spoken
by
Isaiah
(20-‐21)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
Israel’s
Refusal
Of
God’s
Righteousness
(1-‐15)
-‐
Israel’s
Neglect
Of
The
Gospel
(16-‐21)
2)
What
was
Paul’s
prayer
in
behalf
of
the
nation
of
Israel?
(1)
-‐
That
they
may
be
saved
3)
What
was
good
about
them?
What
was
wrong
with
them
(2)
-‐
They
have
a
zeal
for
God
-‐
But
not
according
to
knowledge
4)
Why
was
Israel
not
submitting
to
the
righteousness
of
God?
(3)
-‐
In
ignorance
they
were
seeking
to
establish
their
own
righteousness
5)
What
should
one
confess?
What
should
one
believe?
(9-‐10)
-‐
The
Lord
Jesus
(or,
that
Jesus
is
Lord)
-‐
That
God
raised
Jesus
from
the
dead
6)
For
whom
is
righteousness
by
faith
intended?
(11-‐13)
-‐
Whoever
believes
and
calls
upon
the
name
of
the
Lord
7)
What
begins
the
process
which
finally
enables
one
to
call
upon
the
Lord?
(14-‐15)
-‐
The
sending
out
of
preachers
8)
How
does
one
come
to
have
faith?
(17)
-‐
By
hearing
the
word
of
God
9)
Did
the
Jews
have
opportunity
to
call
upon
the
Lord?
(18)
-‐
Yes,
for
the
gospel
had
been
spread
to
the
ends
of
the
world
10)
How
did
God
say
He
was
going
to
make
His
people
jealous?
(19-‐20)
-‐
By
making
Himself
manifest
to
those
who
had
not
been
seeking
Him
(the
Gentiles)
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I.
GOD
HAS
NOT
TOTALLY
REJECTED
ISRAEL
(1-‐10)
A.
EVIDENCE
SUPPORTING
THIS
(1-‐6)
1.
Paul
himself
(1)
2.
There
is
a
remnant,
just
as
in
the
days
of
Elijah
(2-‐5a)
3.
A
remnant
according
to
grace,
not
works
(5b-‐6)
B.
BUT
MANY
HAVE
BEEN
HARDENED
(7-‐10)
1.
An
“elect”
have
been
saved,
the
rest
were
hardened
(7)
2.
This
“hardening”
foretold
by
Scriptures
(8-‐10)
II.
HARDENING
OF
ISRAEL
TO
BENEFIT
ISRAEL
(11-‐32)
A.
THE
JEWISH
STUMBLING
AND
GENTILE
CONNECTION
(11-‐16)
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1.
Salvation
to
the
Gentiles
an
incentive
for
the
Jews
to
repent
(11-‐12)
2.
This
is
one
reason
why
Paul
magnified
his
ministry
to
the
Gentiles
(13-‐16)
B.
WORDS
OF
WARNING
AGAINST
GENTILE
CONCEIT
(17-‐24)
1.
Gentiles
are
but
“wild
branches”
grafted
in
to
the
root
(17-‐18)
2.
To
replace
“broken
branches”,
true,
but
can
just
as
easily
be
displaced
and
replaced
(19-‐24)
C.
THE
HARDENING
AND
BLESSING
OF
ISRAEL
(25-‐32)
1.
Hardening
is
partial,
until
the
fullness
of
the
Gentiles
come
in
(25)
2.
In
this
way
all
Israel
will
be
saved
(26-‐27)
3.
They
may
be
enemies
of
the
gospel,
but
they
are
beloved
by
God
(28)
4.
And
they
may
obtain
mercy
just
as
the
Gentiles
did
(29-‐32)
III.
PAUL’S
HYMN
OF
PRAISE
TO
GOD
(33-‐36)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
God
Has
Not
Totally
Rejected
Israel
(1-‐10)
-‐
Hardening
Of
Israel
To
Benefit
Israel
(11-‐32)
-‐
Paul’s
Hymn
Of
Praise
To
God
(33-‐36)
2)
What
example
does
Paul
use
to
show
that
God
has
not
totally
rejected
Israel?
(1)
-‐
Himself
3)
Why
did
God
harden
the
rebellious
Jews?
(11-‐12)
-‐
So
salvation
might
be
presented
to
the
Gentiles
4)
Why
was
salvation
allowed
to
come
to
the
Gentiles?
(11-‐14)
-‐
To
provoke
the
rebellious
Jews
to
jealousy
that
they
might
repent
5)
What
condition
is
necessary
to
remain
in
the
“tree
of
Israel”?
(20-‐23)
-‐
Continuing
in
faith
6)
How
will
“all
Israel”
be
saved?
(25-‐26)
-‐
By
a
partial
hardening
of
Israel,
to
allow
Gentiles
to
come
in
and
to
provoke
rebellious
Jews
to
repent
7)
What
is
Paul’s
summary
on
God’s
dealings
with
Israel?
(32)
-‐
“God
has
committed
them
all
to
disobedience,
that
He
might
have
mercy
on
all”
8)
What
about
God
is
deep
and
unsearchable?
(33)
-‐
His
wisdom
and
knowledge,
His
judgments
and
ways
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I.
AN
APPEAL
TO
CONSECRATION
(1-‐2)
A.
PRESENT
YOUR
BODIES
AS
LIVING
SACRIFICES
(1)
1.
In
view
of
the
mercies
of
God
(1a)
2.
Which
is
your
reasonable
(spiritual,
NAS)
service
(1b)
B.
BE
TRANSFORMED,
NOT
CONFORMED
TO
THE
WORLD
(2)
1.
By
the
renewing
of
your
mind
(2a)
2.
To
prove
the
good,
acceptable,
and
perfect
will
God
(2b)
II.
SERVE
GOD
AS
MEMBERS
OF
ONE
BODY
(3-‐8)
A.
WITH
HUMILITY
(3)
1.
In
all
seriousness
(3a)
2.
For
what
we
are
comes
from
God
(3b)
B.
WITH
APPRECIATION
FOR
DIVERSITY
(4-‐5)
1.
Members
do
not
have
the
same
function
(4)
2.
But
we
are
one,
members
of
one
another
(5)
C.
WITH
ZEAL,
NO
MATTER
WHAT
OUR
GIFTS
(6-‐8)
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III.
CONDUCT
BECOMING
TRANSFORMATION
(9-‐21)
A.
IN
GENERAL
(9-‐16)
1.
Concerning
love,
good
and
evil
(9)
2.
Loving
and
honoring
brethren
(10)
3.
Fervent
in
our
service
(11)
4.
Rejoicing,
patient,
prayerful
(12)
5.
Caring
for
saints
and
others
(13)
6.
Blessing
our
enemies
(14)
7.
Sharing
our
joys
and
sorrows
(15)
8.
Humble
in
our
relations
together
(16)
B.
RESPONDING
TO
EVIL
(17-‐21)
1.
Do
not
repay
with
evil,
be
mindful
of
what
is
good
(17)
2.
If
possible,
be
at
peace
(18)
3.
Give
place
to
the
wrath
of
God
(19)
4.
Overcome
evil
by
responding
with
good
(20-‐21)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
An
Appeal
To
Consecration
(1-‐2)
-‐
Serve
God
As
Members
Of
One
Body
(3-‐8)
-‐
Conduct
Becoming
Transformation
(9-‐21)
2)
Upon
what
does
Paul
make
his
plea?
(1)
-‐
The
mercies
of
God;
their
reasonable
service
3)
How
is
a
Christian
to
present
himself
before
God?
(1)
-‐
As
a
living
sacrifice,
holy,
acceptable
to
God
4)
How
is
one
transformed?
(2)
-‐
By
the
renewing
of
their
minds
5)
What
is
the
purpose
of
such
transformation?
(2)
-‐
To
prove
(demonstrate)
what
is
the
good,
acceptable,
and
perfect
will
of
God
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6)
What
illustration
shows
our
dependence
upon
each
other
in
the
church?
(4-‐5)
-‐
Members
of
a
body
7)
List
examples
Paul
gives
of
different
gifts
in
serving
the
Lord
and
His
body
(6-‐8)
-‐
Prophesying,
ministry,
teaching,
exhorting,
giving,
leading,
showing
mercy
8)
How
are
we
to
love?
What
are
we
to
abhor?
What
are
we
to
cling
to?
(9)
-‐
Without
hypocrisy;
evil;
good
9)
How
are
we
to
treat
one
another?
(10)
-‐
With
kind
affection,
in
honor
giving
preference
10)
How
are
we
to
serve
the
Lord?
(11)
-‐
Not
lagging
in
diligence,
fervent
in
spirit
11)
What
three
things
should
we
do
in
difficult
times?
(12)
-‐
Rejoice
in
hope,
be
patient
in
tribulation,
continue
steadfastly
in
prayer
12)
Give
two
examples
of
showing
kindness
to
those
in
need
(13)
-‐
Distributing
to
the
needs
of
the
saints
-‐
Showing
hospitality
(Grk.,
love
of
strangers)
to
others
13)
How
are
we
to
respond
to
those
who
persecute
us?
(14)
-‐
Bless
them,
and
do
not
curse
them
14)
How
do
we
show
empathy
toward
others?
(15)
-‐
By
rejoicing
with
those
who
rejoice,
and
weeping
with
those
who
weep
15)
How
can
we
be
of
the
same
mind
toward
one
another?
(16)
-‐
Do
not
set
your
mind
on
high
things,
but
associate
with
the
humble
-‐
Do
not
be
wise
in
your
own
opinion
16)
How
are
Christians
to
respond
to
evil?
(19-‐21)
-‐
Repay
no
one
evil
for
evil
-‐
Have
regard
for
good
things
in
the
sight
of
all
men
-‐
As
much
as
possible,
live
peaceably
with
all
men
-‐
Do
not
avenge
yourselves,
leave
that
to
the
Lord
-‐
If
your
enemy
is
hungry,
feed
him;
if
he
is
thirsty,
give
him
a
drink
-‐
Overcome
evil
with
good
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I.
RESPONSIBILITIES
TO
THE
GOVERNMENT
(1-‐7)
A.
BE
IN
SUBJECTION
(1-‐5)
1.
For
governing
authorities
are
appointed
by
God
(1-‐2)
2.
For
governing
authorities
are
God’s
ministers
to
avenge
evil
(3-‐4)
3.
To
avoid
wrath
and
maintain
good
conscience
(5)
B.
FULFILL
WHAT
IS
DUE
(6-‐7)
1.
Taxes,
customs
(6-‐7a)
2.
Fear
(respect),
honor
(7b)
II.
EXHORTATION
TO
LOVE
AND
MORAL
PURITY
(8-‐14)
A.
THE
VALUE
OF
LOVE
(8-‐10)
1.
Owe
no
one
anything
but
love
(8a)
2.
For
love
does
no
harm,
and
fulfills
the
Law
(8b-‐10)
B.
CONCERNING
MORAL
PURITY
(11-‐14)
1.
Time
is
short;
we
need
to
cast
off
works
of
darkness,
put
on
the
armor
of
light
(11-‐12)
2.
Walk
properly
by
putting
on
Jesus,
making
no
provision
to
fulfill
fleshly
lusts
(13-‐14)
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Words
To
Ponder
governing
authorities
-‐
political
powers
which
govern
society
does
not
bear
the
sword
in
vain
-‐
an
implied
reference
to
the
use
of
capital
punishment
put
on
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
-‐
a
process
begun
in
baptism
(Ga
3:27),
continued
as
we
develop
Christ-‐like
qualities
(Co
3:9-‐17)
revelry
-‐
drinking
parties
involving
unrestrained
indulgence
in
alcoholic
beverages
and
accompanying
immoral
behavior
[LOUW-‐NIDA];
e.g.,
binge
parties,
raves
lewdness
-‐
to
engage
in
immoral
sexual
excess
-‐
sexual
immorality,
lasciviousness
[LOUW-‐
NIDA)
make
no
provision
for
the
flesh,
to
fulfill
its
lusts
-‐
avoid
situations
where
unlawful
fleshly
desires
might
be
aroused
and
acted
upon
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
Responsibilities
To
The
Government
(1-‐7)
-‐
Exhortations
To
Love
And
Moral
Purity
(8-‐14)
2)
What
one
word
summarizes
the
Christian’s
responsibility
to
the
government?
(1)
-‐
Submit
3)
From
where
do
governments
get
their
authority?
(1)
-‐
God
4)
What
happens
if
we
resist
governing
authorities?
(2)
-‐
We
resist
God
and
bring
judgment
upon
ourselves
5)
What
is
a
major
responsibility
of
government?
(4)
-‐
To
avenge
the
evil
doer
6)
What
should
serve
as
motivation
for
Christians’
submission
to
government?
(5)
-‐
Wrath,
and
conscience
7)
What
else
is
required
of
Christians
in
regards
to
government?
(7)
-‐
Payment
of
taxes,
and
respect
for
those
in
authority
8)
What
one
thing
should
we
owe
to
others?
(8)
-‐
Love
9)
What
are
we
to
put
on?
What
are
we
not
to
provide
opportunities
for?
(12,14)
-‐
The
“armor
of
light”,
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
-‐
The
fulfillment
of
fleshly
lusts
10)
What
is
contrary
to
walking
properly
as
Christians?
(13)
-‐
Revelry
and
drunkenness
-‐
Lewdness
and
lust
-‐
Strife
and
envy
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I.
ADMONITIONS
TO
STRONG
AND
WEAK
BRETHREN
(1-‐13)
A.
HOW
TO
TREAT
EACH
OTHER
(1-‐4)
1.
The
strong
are
to
receive
and
not
despise
the
weak
(1-‐3a)
2.
The
weak
are
not
to
judge
those
God
approves
(3b-‐4)
B.
HOW
TO
BE
TRUE
TO
THE
LORD
IN
THESE
MATTERS
(5-‐9)
1.
Be
fully
convinced
in
your
own
mind
(5)
2.
Do
what
you
do
as
to
the
Lord
(6-‐9)
C.
DO
NOT
JUDGE
ONE
ANOTHER
(10-‐13)
1.
Christ
is
to
be
our
judge
(10-‐13a)
2.
Our
concern
should
be
not
to
put
stumbling
blocks
in
a
brother’s
way
(13b)
II.
FURTHER
ADMONITIONS
TO
STRONG
BRETHREN
(14-‐23)
A.
DO
NOT
DESTROY
A
BROTHER
FOR
WHOM
CHRIST
DIED
(14-‐18)
1.
Food
is
harmless
in
itself,
but
we
can
misuse
it
to
the
destruction
of
the
weak
(14-‐16)
2.
The
kingdom
of
God
is
more
important
than
food
and
drink
(17-‐18)
B.
PURSUE
THINGS
WHICH
MAKE
FOR
PEACE
(19-‐23)
1.
Build
up
your
brother,
don’t
destroy
him
over
food
(19-‐20)
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2.
Be
willing
to
forego
your
liberties
for
the
sake
of
your
brother
(21)
3.
Appreciate
the
importance
of
a
clear
conscience
in
your
weak
brother
(22-‐23)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
Admonitions
To
Strong
And
Weak
Brethren
(1-‐13)
-‐
Further
Admonitions
To
Strong
Brethren
(14-‐23)
2)
How
are
strong
and
weak
brethren
to
treat
each
other?
(3)
-‐
The
strong
are
not
to
despise
the
weak
-‐
The
weak
are
not
to
judge
the
strong
3)
What
is
important
according
to
verse
5?
-‐
“Let
each
be
fully
convinced
in
his
own
mind”
4)
In
all
matters,
whom
is
it
we
should
try
to
please?
(6-‐8)
-‐
The
Lord
5)
What
is
important
according
to
verse
13?
-‐
Not
to
put
a
stumbling
block
or
a
cause
to
fall
in
our
brother’s
way
6)
What
elements
are
crucial
to
the
kingdom
of
God?
(17)
-‐
Righteousness,
peace,
and
joy
in
the
Holy
Spirit
7)
How
far
should
one
be
willing
to
go
to
avoid
causing
a
brother
to
stumble?
(21)
-‐
As
far
as
giving
up
personal
liberties
in
Christ
8)
If
we
violate
our
conscience,
what
are
we
guilty
of?
(23)
-‐
Sin
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I.
CONCLUDING
ADMONITIONS
TO
STRONG
BRETHREN
(1-‐13)
A.
BEAR
WITH
THE
SCRUPLES
OF
THE
WEAK
(1-‐6)
1.
Try
to
please
your
brethren,
as
Christ
did
(1-‐3)
2.
With
help
from
God
and
Scripture,
be
patient,
so
you
may
together
glorify
God
(4-‐6)
B.
RECEIVE
ONE
ANOTHER
(7-‐12)
1.
As
Christ
received
us,
to
the
glory
of
God
(7)
2.
As
Christ
served
Jews
and
Gentiles,
in
fulfillment
of
prophecy
(8-‐12)
C.
PAUL’S
PRAYER
FOR
THEM
(13)
1.
That
God
might
fill
them
with
all
joy
and
peace
in
believing
(13a)
2.
That
they
might
abound
in
hope
by
the
power
of
the
Holy
Spirit
(13b)
II.
PAUL’S
PLANS
TO
SEE
THEM
(14-‐33)
A.
THE
REASON
FOR
WRITING
THEM
(14-‐21)
1.
He
is
well
aware
of
their
own
abilities
(14)
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2.
Simply
reminding
them,
as
is
appropriate
from
a
“minister
to
the
Gentiles”
(15-‐16)
3.
Though
he
normally
aims
to
preach
where
Christ
has
not
been
named
(17-‐21)
B.
HIS
TRAVEL
PLANS
(22-‐29)
1.
To
go
to
Spain
via
Rome
(22-‐24)
2.
But
first,
to
Jerusalem
with
a
contribution
from
those
in
Macedonia
and
Achaia
(25-‐29)
C.
REQUEST
FOR
PRAYER,
AND
PRAYER
FOR
THEM
(30-‐33)
1.
His
request
for
their
prayers
for
his
safe
journeys
(30-‐32)
2.
His
prayer
that
God
be
with
them
(33)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
Concluding
Admonitions
To
Strong
Brethren
(1-‐13)
-‐
Paul’s
Plans
To
See
Them
(14-‐33)
2)
Whose
example
are
we
to
follow
in
bearing
the
weakness
of
others?
(1-‐3)
-‐
Christ’s
3)
What
value
is
the
Old
Testament
to
Christians?
(4)
-‐
To
learn,
to
find
patience
and
comfort,
to
increase
hope
4)
Why
is
it
important
that
we
be
of
one
mind?
(5-‐6)
-‐
So
we
may
in
unity
of
mind
and
mouth
glorify
God
5)
To
what
degree
are
we
to
receive
one
another?
(7)
-‐
As
Christ
received
us;
to
the
glory
of
God
6)
In
his
preaching,
what
did
Paul
try
to
avoid?
(20)
-‐
Preaching
where
Christ
had
already
been
preached
7)
Where
did
Paul
hope
to
go
after
passing
through
Rome?
(24)
-‐
Spain
8)
Where
was
he
headed
for
at
the
time
he
wrote
this
epistle?
Why?
(25)
-‐
Jerusalem;
to
take
the
contribution
from
Macedonia
and
Achaia
to
the
poor
saints
in
Jerusalem
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Outline
I.
CONCLUDING
INSTRUCTIONS
&
FAREWELLS
(1-‐24)
A.
COMMENDATION
OF
PHOEBE
(1-‐2)
1.
A
servant
of
the
church
in
Cenchrea
(1)
2.
To
receive
her
in
a
worthy
manner,
helping
her
along
(2)
B.
MISCELLANEOUS
GREETINGS
FROM
PAUL
(3-‐16)
1.
To
Priscilla
and
Aquila
(3-‐5a)
2.
To
various
others
(5b-‐16)
C.
A
FINAL
WARNING
(17-‐20)
1.
Against
those
who
selfishly
cause
divisions
and
offenses
(17-‐18)
2.
To
continue
in
obedience,
for
God
will
give
them
victory
(19-‐20)
D.
GREETINGS
FROM
PAUL’S
COMPANIONS
(21-‐24)
1.
From
Timothy
and
others
(21)
2.
From
Tertius,
Paul’s
“amanuensis”
[personal
scribe]
(22)
3.
From
brethren
at
Corinth
(23-‐24)
II.
PAUL’S
DOXOLOGY
(25-‐27)
A.
TO
HIM
WHO
IS
ABLE
TO
ESTABLISH
YOU
(25-‐26)
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1.
According
to
the
gospel
and
preaching
of
Jesus
Christ
(25a)
2.
According
to
the
mystery
once
secret,
but
now
revealed
and
made
known
to
all
nations
(25b-‐26)
a.
Made
known
by
the
prophetic
Scriptures
(26a)
b.
Made
known
for
obedience
to
the
faith
(26b)
B.
TO
GOD,
ALONE
WISE,
BE
GLORY
THROUGH
JESUS
CHRIST
FOREVER!
(27)
Review
Questions
1)
List
the
main
points
of
this
chapter
-‐
Concluding
Instructions
And
Farewells
(1-‐24)
-‐
Paul’s
Doxology
(25-‐27)
2)
How
does
Paul
describe
Phoebe?
(1-‐2)
-‐
A
servant
of
the
church;
a
helper
of
Paul
and
of
many
3)
How
does
Paul
describe
Priscilla
and
Aquila?
(3-‐4)
-‐
Fellow
workers;
who
risked
their
necks
for
Paul’s
life
4)
How
does
he
refer
to
the
local
churches
that
were
sending
greetings?
(16)
-‐
The
churches
of
Christ
5)
How
does
Paul
describe
those
who
cause
division
and
offenses?
(18)
-‐
They
serve
not
the
Lord,
but
their
own
belly
6)
Is
the
“mystery”
referred
to
in
verse
25
still
hidden?
(25-‐26)
-‐
No,
it
has
been
revealed
and
made
known
through
preaching
and
the
Scriptures
to
all
nations
7)
What
is
the
objective
of
the
gospel
according
to
verse
26?
-‐
Obedience
to
the
faith
8)
To
God,
alone
wise,
what
should
be
ascribed?
(27)
-‐
Glory
through
Jesus
Christ
forever!
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