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;

Romans Romans 1:8