A Letter To Strangers
Series Topical Survey of Romans
I Introduction
A letter to unknown people.
The Epistle to the Romans is Paul’s Opus Magnus.
Paul did not know these brethren in person.
II THE LETTER
The longest of Paul's writings. Without a doubt recognized as Pauline by the early church.
This letter was delivered to the church by Phoebe a woman recognized as a deacon (a servant) in Cenchrea, a church which was close to Corinth.
He calls Gaius “a host to me” (Ro.16:23).
Paul mentions Erastus, “a city treasurer”, who sends greetings from where Paul was writing (16:23).
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.
This is the book, that caused Luther to rediscover the Gospel
This event triggered (unintentionally for Luther) the schism that led to the Protestant Reformation.
Paul wanted to visit them and communicate the Gospel he preached.
He wrote a summary of his Gospel!
IV Conclusion
If this letter is the Gospel, it is scary to think about today’s gospel, which resembles very little about the content of this book.
2 Peter 3:17 commands us to “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Learning Romans is one of the greatest means to do that.
Romans is a magnificent example of Jesus words to the disciples…
Sermon ID | 326171018195 |
Duration | 46:51 |
Date | Mar 26, 2017 |
Category | Sunday School |
Bible Text | Romans 1:1-16 |