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 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 […]
