Romans 1:1

Introduction to Romans #

Romans 1:1-7

I. The Audience (Romans 1:7) #

A. Multiple Churches #

B. Jews & Gentiles #

C. Theme Doctrine #

II. The Author (Romans 1:1) #

A. Surrendered (Calling) #

  • What is a calling?

    • Eph 4:1-4 -
    • vocation = among divines, a calling by the will of God; bestowment of God’s distinguishing grace upon a person or nation

  • Eph. 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

  • Every saved individual is called to be a witness!

  • Not everyone is called to be a full time preacher.

    • Isa 6:1-8

B. Servant #

1. While the call to serve God, is a high, and holy calling, in reality, it is a calling to be a servant! #

2. Some preachers become well known, and even famous. #

  • For every famous preacher, there are hundreds unknown to man.
  • It is not a calling to prominence, fame and fortune.

Matt. 23:11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

C. Separated #

  • Every christian should be separated!
  • Paul lived a separated life

Cor. 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

D. Example for us! #

III. The Authority (Romans 1:2-6) #

A. Promised (2-3) #

1. This is not a new thing, but a foretold thing! #

2. Jesus Christ our Lord… seed of David #

  • It had been promised of old that Jesus would be born of the seed of David.
  • 2 Samuel 7:12-17

B. Powered (4) #

1. Power in the miracles #

2. Power in His preaching #

Matt. 7:28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: 29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

3. Power in His perfect life and testimony #

4. Power in His Resurrection! #

5. You can have the Power of God in your life! #

Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

C. Personal (5-6) #

1. “Called to be saints” (7) #

  • Saint – 1. A person sanctified; a holy or godly person; one eminent for piety and virtue; any true christian, as being redeemed and consecrated to God.
  • We are appointed to be holy!

1Th. 4:7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

1Pet. 1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

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