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Cornerstone Bible Church – Survey of Romans

Cornerstone Bible ChurchCredentials(Romans 1:1‐16)Survey of Romans part 2

Edwin GonzalezApril 2, 2017

Cornerstone Bible Church ‐ Survey of Romans

A Topical Survey of Romans(I know where we’re going, but not how or when will we

arrive)1. The Gospel (Chapter 1:1‐6)2. Universal Condemnation: Reason for the Gospel (Chapters 1:16‐3:23)3. God’s Righteousness: The Basis for the Gospel: (Chapter 3:23‐31)4. Righteousness by Faith: Before and Better Than the Law (Chapter 4)5. Reconciliation to God in Jesus: (Chapter 5:1‐11)6. Original Sin & Forensic Imputation of Righteousness (Chapter 5:12‐21)7. Freed from the Power of Sin (Chapter 6)8. Struggling with the Presence of Sin: Remaining Sin (Chapter 7)9. Freed from Condemnation & Glorification (Chapter 8)10. God’s Universal Redemptive Plan (Chapters 9‐11)11. Serving in the Freedom of Grace (Chapter 12)12. Worshipping in Freedom of Conscience (Chapters 13‐14)13. The Gospel to the Gentiles Foretold and Fulfilled (Chapter 15)14. Greetings and Salutations (Chapter 16)

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Romans Sunday SchoolINTRODUCTION

A letter to unknown people. Sometimes the greatest discoveries are made unintentionally e.g. Penicillin.

The Epistle to the Romans is Paul’s Opus Magnus, it is the Bible within the Bible. No Book in Scripture equates in Doctrinal Content and Exposition to Romans.

Yet this is why Paul wrote this letter: he had never met most of these brethren in person. Paul did not found this church.

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II - THE LETTER Paul’s theological thinking was well developed


III THE WONDER OF ROMANS• It is just a letter.

• It was written to a church probably spread into many smaller congregations throughout the city of Rome.

• The letter was written to and for common people.

• It is not a mysterious book for theology lectures only.

• “Romans is the Old Testament re‐written.” Jared Reed

• Learn Romans and you will know your Bible!

REVIEW


NAS Romans 1:1 Paul, a bond‐servant of Christ Jesus,called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,2which He promised beforehand through His prophets inthe holy Scriptures,3concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant ofDavid according to the flesh,4who was declared the Son of God with power by theresurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit ofholiness, Jesus Christ our Lord,5through whom we have received grace and apostleship tobring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles,for His name's sake,6among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;


Preface1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God

The author identifies himself and his jobPretty customary of the writing of the times, since documents were longer and they didn’t have stationary.

There are three aspects highlighted in this “stationary”1 A Servant of Jesus Christ2 Called as an apostle3 For the gospel concerning Jesus


Preface1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of Goda) ServantThey were not “captured” in the days of RomeSlaves were many times educated (tutors)2/3 of the Roman Empire was made of slavesIn the west, their treatment was harsher than in the eastThey could accumulate wealth and after age 30 they could buy their freedom

Paul uses this imagery repetitively in his ministry to the gentiles of the Greco‐Roman world of his day. A slave was a servant. Most of the people he addressed were slaves.


Preface1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of Godaa) Servant of Christ Jesus His primary identification was not one of authorityEven when the apostolic ministry bore the highest invested authority from Christ to the church.‐ To forgive or retain sins John 20:23 comp Acts 8 & 13‐ To prescribe directives for the churches Acts 17‐ To establish the doctrinal foundation of the church

Ephesians 2:20 Paul – and for the matter none of the apostles – were power mongers. They imitated their master Mark 10:45

Practical: beware of ministers who need to flex their arms!


Preface1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of Godb) ApostleNot self or peers‐appointed but “called” by God.Witness of the resurrection Acts 1:21‐22Appointed by Christ directly Luke 6:13Their doctrine revealed and taught by Christ John 20:21‐23 Ex: Galatians 1They were given authority over the church 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 2:20, Jude 1:17They had the signs of an apostle to confirm their calling 2 Colossians 12:12 / Hebrews 2:4


c) For the purpose of the Gospel of JesusII PURPOSE: To proclaim the Gospel2 – promised beforehand through God’s prophets of the Holy Scripturesa) The Gospel is not something new, it was the plan from the beginning Genesis 3:15 / John 8:56 / etc.

b) The Gospel was not a change in course. It was the path from the beginning ‐> Peter’s sermon Acts 2:22‐ff

c) Stephen’s sermon mentioned the first Biblical author –Moses ‐ Acts 7:37 – as one who directed his readers to Jesus


III THE THEME OF THE GOSPEL3concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,a) The Gospel is “concerning Christ” ‐ The gospel is not a conglomerate of beliefs‐ It is not a program of reformationb) A descendant of DavidConnected with a land, a people and a covenant”According to the flesh”, because He was a manJohn 1:14 – “The word became flesh” / Emanuel “God with us” / Jesus “Savior of His people” (Yahweh saves)


III THE THEME OF THE GOSPEL4and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,c) Christ “declared” the Son of God by the resurrection.• Eternal Filiation this was an older debate until JM

admitted he was in error.

• Eternal Subordination is different, and it has been a more recent debate because of Wayne Grudem ST, and IT is used as an argument for “complementarianism”

• The text points to Jesus being declared “Son of God” by His resurrection


III THE THEME OF THE GOSPEL4and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,c) Jesus “declared” the Son of God by the resurrection.AT Robertson. 1. The Resurrection publicly declared His claims of Deity

and of Filiation to God2. He was the Son before resurrection (Mark 1:11 , 9:7)3. He was the Son before His birth (Parable of the

unfaithful servants … Luke 20:13)4. The Spirit of Holiness, not the Holy Spirit, but Jesus’

own holiness; “the chords of death could not retain Him.” Acts 2:24


III THE THEME OF THE GOSPEL4and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

d) The Gospel is anchored on the Resurrection of JesusAs proof of His divinityAs Proof of Jesus’ sinlessnessAs Proof of God’s acceptance of His redemptive workRomans 4:25


IV JESUS THE MEDIATOR5through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nationsa) The Mediator of God's grace, gifts and calling‐ The OT lesson (particularly in Leviticus) is: we can’t

approach God, the God of Scripture, on our own

‐ Jesus is the enabler and intermediary between God and man cf 1 Timothy 2:5


IV JESUS THE MEDIATOR5through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nationsb) The source of effectual faith: “the obedience of faith” ‐ Faith in Scripture is believing, tied to convictions

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2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires; 4and will turn away their ears from the truth, and will turn aside to myths. 5But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.


IV JESUS THE MEDIATOR5through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nationsb) The source of effectual faith: “the obedience of faith” ‐ Faith in Scripture is believing, tied to convictions‐ 1 Timothy 6:3‐4 “If anyone advocates a different doctrine, and

does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, 4he is conceited and understands nothing;”

‐ Romans 6:17 “But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed.”


IV JESUS THE MEDIATOR5through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, 6including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christc) The Mediator of effectual calling to the gentiles vs 6‐ Notice where the calling points to: belonging to Christ‐ The Gospel brings a transfer of dominion, from the

Kingdom of Darkness to the Kingdom of Light Colossians 1:13

‐ … From the devil, to now belong to God’s beloved Son‐ “You have been bought with a price.”


IV JESUS THE MEDIATOR7to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

d) The Mediator of the benefits of the Gospel: 1. The love of God 2. The Unmerited Favor of God (Grace) and 3. Peace from God


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