The Preacher Lesson Aim: To show the message of the Roman letter came from God to Paul. Therefore, the preacher who proclaims this message has a message from God for the people. Scriptures: Romans 1:1-17; 10:12-15; 15:14-33; 16:17-27. Lesson For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me […]
Lesson 7 – The Weak and the Strong
The Weak and the Strong Lesson Aim: To show that because judgment belongs to God, fellowship can be maintained “in Christ” with Christians who are on different spiritual levels; as well as people from different cultural backgrounds and with different abilities. Scripture: Rom. 13:8-15:7. Introduction Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant […]
Lesson 6 – The Christian and Civil Government
The Christian and Civil Government Lesson Aim: To show all governmental authority is established by God; therefore, they are not a cause of fear for those who do good. Scriptures: Romans 13:1-7; I Peter 2:13-17; Acts 4:18-20. Word Definitions: 1. Power (Greek– exousia). Privilege, authority, the same word is used in verses one, two, […]
Lesson 5 – Revenge Belongs to God
Revenge Belongs to God Lesson Aim: To show how a Christian overcomes evil and seeks peace in his relationship with sinners by walking in love. Scriptures: Romans: 12:17-21; 13:8-10; Matthew 5:38-48. Word Definition: Vengeance (Greek –ekdikesis). What proceeds out of – in Rom. 12: 19, the meaning is proceeding out of justice. Lesson This you […]
Lesson 4 – Love – The Circulatory System of the Church
Love – The Circulatory System of the Church Lesson Aim: To show how the behavior of sons of God, while functioning in the body of Christ, develops love without hypocrisy. Scripture: Romans 12:9-16. Word Definitions: From “An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words,” by W. E. Vine. Love (Greek, agape). See I Corinthians Chapter […]
Lesson 3 – The Church
The Church Lesson Aim: To show how the individual talents of different Christians are brought together in the church to function in the body of Christ. Scripture: Romans 12:3-8. Lesson The church of Christ the Apostle Paul referred to in Romans 16:16 was a group of people who were previously in Satan’s kingdom of darkness. […]
Lesson 2 – The Christian
The Christian Lesson Aim: To show how Christians make use of our bodies and minds in order to prove God’s will is good, pleasing and perfect. Scripture: Rom. 12:1, 2. Introduction This lesson will also preview some of the new thinking and behavioral activities Paul presented for Christians in these last chapters of the […]
Lesson 1 – A Sacrificial Life
A Sacrificial Life Lesson Aim: To preview Romans chapters 12-16 by summarizing the mercies of God from the first eleven chapters. Introduction I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Romans 12:1 Christians have been […]
Lesson 5 – The Remnant Chosen by Grace
The Remnant Chosen by Grace Lesson Aim: To study Paul’s analogy of the batch of dough and the olive tree in order to identify the citizens of God’s kingdom on earth and to understand Jesus Christ’s present evangelism program for both Jew and Gentile. Scripture: Romans 11:11-36. Lesson “For God has bound all men over to […]
Lesson 4 – Israel, the Elect and the Lost
Israel, the Elect and the Lost Lesson Aim: To follow Paul’s train of thought as he leads his readers through a “literary obstacle course” in order to show God’s preachers and prophets did not fail the Israelites who had lost their salvation. Scriptures: Rom. 10:11 – 11:10. Introduction Our text functions in the middle of […]
