Lesson 1
background notes
doctrinal / teaching points
- The gospel of God was promised in God’s
Word
- in the prophetic statements of
Scriptures.
- in the prophetic pictures of the
Old Testament.
- The gospel of God is focused in God’s
Son
- in His incarnation.
- in His resurrection.
practical application
Remember that you, too, are called to be an apostle.
questions
- How and when was the church at Rome begun?
- From where and under what circumstances did Paul
write the epistle to the Romans?
- Who was the Gaius spoken of in Romans 16:23?
- What is the theme of this epistle?
- The gospel of God was promised in God’s
word. Explain.
answers
- It is most likely that this church got its start
soon after Pentecost as new converts carried the
gospel back to Rome from Jerusalem. People were
converted, Bible studies started, and the church
at Rome came into being.
- Paul wrote from Corinth. He was on his third
missionary journey.
- Gaius was Paul’s host, and the host of the
whole church. From this we could conclude that
he and
his wife were committed to hospitality.
- The righteousness of God and the gospel of God.
In Romans, the gospel is not only proclaimed, it
is taught.
- It was promised in the prophetic statements of
Scriptures, and in the Messianic prophecies of
the Old Testament. Secondly, it was promised in
the prophetic pictures of the Old Testament, such
as the Old Testament sacrifices that pointed to
the great sacrifice to come.
discuss / consider
- Review and consider the gospel of God as promised
in some of the prophetic statements of Scripture.
Recall and consider some of the Old Testament pictures
or types that looked forward to the gospel of God.
- Paul had a mission strategy, plans to evangelize
people wherever he was located. Do you have a strategy
to evangelize your neighbors and your colleagues?
What kind of effect are you having on their lives?
challenge
Paul was called to be an apostle, or a “sent one,” to
show forth the gospel of God. The great commission applies to all believers
(Mark 16:15).
Remember that you, too, are called to be an apostle. memorize
- “God promised through His prophets
concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord…born
of the seed of David and declared to be the Son
of God with power.” Romans 1:2-3
- “Through Him we have received grace
and apostleship for obedience to the faith…among
whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ.” Romans
1:5-6
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