Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

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Paul’s Letter To The Church In Rome

Rom 1:17

The Just Shall Live By

Faith


Outline Introduction 1:1-17

Indictment of & remedy for sin 1:18 – 5:21

Anticipated questions re: justification by grace through faith 6:1 – 11:36

Lesson 1 – General Introduction


Indictment #2 Jews 2:1-29 Jews discussed specifically vv. 17-29

They saw themselves as “important” Bear the name “Jew” v. 17 Boast in God v. 17 [compare to Gentile] Rely on Law v. 17 Knew His will v. 18 Guide to the blind v. 18



They saw themselves as “important” A light to those in darkness v. 19 Correct those who are foolish v. 20 Teach those who are immature v. 20

Not a commendation…Paul is exposing their hypocrisy



Paul exposes Jewish hypocrisy vv. 21-23 He lists specific commandments, asking if

Jews had guilt re: identical behavior Jewish hypocrisy was causing the Gentiles

to blaspheme God v. 24 Isa 52:5



The Jew needed to see his hypocrisy and guilt equal to the Gentile vv. 25-27 Both guilty…both need Christ & the gospel Eventually, the Jew will be judged by the

Gentile who keeps the Law better than he does cp. v. 14



The “true Jew” vv. 28-29 Not the one who bore the physical (literal)

outward sign of the covenant (circumcision) The one who was changed inwardly…who

had been circumcised of heart Accomplished by the Spirit…not by letter



The “true Jew” vv. 28-29 Later, in 9:6-8, Paul again makes the point

that being literal descendants of Abraham was not what God had in mind cp. Mt 3:9

In Christ, circumcision avails nothingGal 6:12-15


Applications From Rom 2:17-29

Substituting “Christian” for “Jew” in vv. 17-24 reminds us of the importance of living in an appropriate way before unbelievers who have “good morals”

When N.T. Christians fail to live as they should, their hypocrisy can (and often does) cause unbelievers to speak against the Lord’s church

Mt 5:13-16 1 Pet 2:11-12

Jesus condemned “stumbling blocks” Mt 18:3-7



Substituting “baptism” for “circumcision” in vv. 25-29 reminds us of the importance baptism plays after we arise from the watery grave

It’s supposed to be a “new life” 6:4

When one was circumcised, he was expected to live in accordance with the covenant when he became accountable

Likewise, after one has been baptized, he is expected to live in accordance with the covenant



Substituting “baptism” for “circumcision” in vv. 25-29 reminds us of the importance baptism plays after we arise from the watery grave

Just because one had been circumcised didn’t mean everything was okay

Just because one has been baptized doesn’t everything is okay

The inside was supposed to be changed toward following God more faithfully 1 Pet 3:21


Indictment #3 Everyone 3:1-23 Paul now combines Jew & Gentile together

All are guilty of sin All are in need of the same “remedy”

Law is not the Jews’ answer…nor will it continue excluding Gentiles Eph 2:11-12

Faith in Christ is available for ALL


Indictment #3 Everyone 3:1-23 Paul begins by dealing with an anticipated

Jewish objection vv. 1-2 Based on what he had just presented 2:1-29 If the Jews were in the same position as the

Gentiles, had God been unfair with them? What about their “advantage?”


Indictment #3 Everyone 3:1-23 Paul begins by dealing with an anticipated

Jewish objection vv. 1-2 They had an “advantage”…they had been

entrusted with the oracles of God The 1st covenant should have prepared

them for Christ Jn 5:39-47 Gal 3:19-25


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