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Romans 3
Lesson 1, Overview
Judaizers thought that a man was saved by grace but was “kept” by the Law.
They added circumcision and the “works of the Law” to faith in Christ.
7. In observing the historical and cultural setting of Romans, you will also want
to note those ethnic groups to which Paul refers; this will help you understand
why he says certain things and makes various references. Remember, the
church at Rome was composed of Jews and Gentiles. You will find it helpful
to know the following:
a. The Greeks divided all mankind into two groups: Greeks and barbarians.
b. The Romans divided all mankind into two groups: citizens and strangers.
c. The Jews divided mankind into two groups: Jews and Gentiles.
8. Although Romans is a personal letter dictated by Paul to a group of believers,
you must admit that only the first part of chapter 1 and the last part of the
letter (from Romans 15:14 to the end) seem like a normal letter. The body, or
main part, of this letter is far from usual; therefore, Romans is referred to as a
“doctrinal treatise.” According to Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary Tenth
Edition, a treatise is “a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a
methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions
reached.” What we want to discover is the message of Romans.
9. Lets see if we can discover from Romans why Paul wrote this letter. Read
Romans 1:1-17 and Romans 15:14–16:27, and record your insights.
1. There is absolutely no substitute for reading and rereading God’s Word. Our
problem today is that we rush through God’s Word in as little time as possible
and then spend hours pouring over commentaries trying to understand the
Word.
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