![]() Christianity was not yet a state sanctioned religion at this point. Since then, it would have been natural for some Christians to migrate there for business and add to the church. Since Paul hadn’t been there, the group of believers there was probably pretty small and started by some who had been at Jerusalem on Pentecost. But they were also very immoral, and violent, enjoying gladiators killing each other like we would watch a soccer match. ![]() Romans gave the world some innovations, especially in architecture, government, military techniques, etc. It had an elite society of wealthy, and also a very large group of poor people. Because it was the center of world commerce, people would travel there for business from thousands of miles away. It would be much like a metropolitan city today as far as its diverse population. It had great architecture, but also was home to many wretched slums where the poorest level of society lived. About one million people lived there including many slaves. It was very important as the center of the biblical world. Rome was the capital of the largest empire in the world. Rome, it’s secular side and the Christians living there. Paul’s conversion, special calling, and apostolic authority.Ģ. Matthew 5:13-16, Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, I will also be ashamed of him in that day.ġ. Acts 2:10, 37-41 (Romans present at Pentecost)ġ6. What two things can we learn about the gospel from these two verses?ġ. What does it mean “to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Why was Paul not ashamed? Is this reason good enough for you to be bold today? What are some other verses in the Bible that tell Christians not to be ashamed of God/Christ. If someone was ashamed of the gospel, what signs might there be of this? What was Paul’s obligation to share with them?Īre we obligated to share the gospel today? Are we eager to? What does it mean that Paul would impart a spiritual gift to them? Are spiritual gifts imparted like this today? What are the reasons Paul wanted to visit Rome (list them out one by one)? How would you describe Paul’s attitude toward the Roman believers? What does it mean that their faith was being proclaimed throughout the world? What can you tell me about Rome at that time? What type of Christians lived in Rome? What is the end purpose for which Paul preached? What does it mean that Jesus was “declared the Son of God” by the resurrection? What do we learn here about the gospel of God? What doctrines of Christ does Paul share in verses 2-4? Why does he share them here (they seem to interrupt his thought)? What exactly does it mean to be a bond-servant? ![]() Longing to share with them face to face (11-13)Īnd then next week, the necessity of the gospel. Touching the Romans with the gospel (5-8) Manifested in His Desire to Visit Them (11-13) Paul’s base for authority (Interlude with brief summary of the doctrine of Christ, 2-4) (1-6)ī.
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