New Testament Survey
CHAPTER SIX
ROMANS
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Romans.
- Identify to whom the book of Romans was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Romans.
- Write the Key Verses of the book of Romans from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Romans.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Paul
TO WHOM: Believers in Rome.
PURPOSE: To present the meaning of the Gospel in relation to law, prophecy, and the universal need of man for justification by faith.
KEY VERSES: Romans 1:16-17
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: The just shall live by faith.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Paul, Adam, Abraham, Isaac (See list of names in chapter 16.)
OUTLINE
I. Introduction: 1:1-7
A. The messenger: Paul: Romans 1:1-6
l. Servant of Jesus Christ.
2. Called as an apostle.
3. Separated to the Gospel of God.
B. The readers: Romans 1:7
l. Believers in Rome.
2. The beloved of God.
3. Those called to be saints.
C. The greeting: Grace and peace from God and Jesus: Romans 1:7