An overview of Romans 1:32-3:20. The Proposition: Because God favors neither the Jew nor the Gentile, all righteous people from all races and status who live by faith can live together in the body of Christ. Rom. 1:17; 12:3-5. To support his proposition Paul introduces the following issues: “Let God be […]
Part II Introduction – Paul’s Introduction to Christians in Rome
Paul’s Introduction to Christians in Rome Rom. 1:1-7 Christ Jesus, our Lord Spirit with holiness nature – Son of God. Human nature – descendant of David. God declared it with power by the resurrection of Jesus. Paul, His servant – set apart (apostle) For the Gospel of God Promised before hand in the Holy […]
Lesson 5 – Jesus Christ and the Gentiles
Jesus Christ and the Gentiles Lesson Aim : To show how the Gentiles can be united with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Scriptures: Rom. 1:1-7; Acts 26:17, 18; Eph. 2:11, 12; Gal. 3:26-29; Rom. 11:13; Col.1:25-27. Introduction Term Definitions: Israel: It means ruling with God. Jacob’s name was changed to Israel. The land of […]
Lesson 4 – The Gospel
The Gospel Lesson Aim: To show how the gospel is God’s power to produce faith. Scripture: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed […]
Lesson 3 – The Problems “In Adam” and the Blessings “In Christ”
The Problems “In Adam” and the Blessings “In Christ” Lesson Aim: To show how all mature people “in Adam “ in the world realm are losers and all believers “in Christ” can be winners. Scripture: Romans 5:12-21. Lesson These lessons In Part I form the preface for our study of the book of […]
Lesson 2 – The “in Adam” – “In Christ” Concept
The “in Adam” – “In Christ” Concept Lesson Aim: To show how people relate to the heads of the physical and spiritual spheres. Scriptures: Rom. 5:12-21; I Cor. 15:22, 45-49; John 3:6. Lesson The term “in Christ” is common language with Christian people. Indeed it should be because “in Christ” the law of the Spirit […]
Lesson 1 – From Eternity to Eternity
From Eternity to Eternity Romans 8:28-30 Lesson Aim: To reveal a panoramic view of God’s plan for mankind. Lesson The Bible contains a revelation of our Creator and His purpose for His creation of this world and mankind. The letter the Apostle Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome contains a key part of God’s […]
Lesson 6 – Speaking With Authority
Speaking With Authority Scripture: Matthew 7:28, 29. Lesson The aim of this final lesson is to appreciate Jesus Christ as the teacher of life. We can appreciate the amazement of the multitudes taught by Jesus in Israel after our study of His sermon Matthew organized in his gospel. We too, are astonished at the insight […]
Lesson 5 – Making Jesus’ Life Principles Our Habits
Making Jesus’ Life Principles Our Habits Scripture: Matt. 7:24-27. Introduction Jesus closed His Sermon on the Mount with one of His favorite and very effective methods of teaching. He gave the world a parable; however, Christians are the only people who will be able to make His parable “work out” in their lives in the context […]
Lesson 4 – Young Adults
Young Adults Definitions: Life – translated from the Greek word zoe, (taken from An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, by W. E. Vine). From English word zoo, zoology. Zoe (life) is used in the New Testament to mean life as a principle, life in the absolute sense, life as God has it, that which […]
