July 29 :: Psalms 49-50; Romans 1

Introduction of Romans

Author: Paul

Date Written: 57-59 A.D.

The Church in Rome at This Time:

Although Paul & Peter were martyred in Rome, it is thought that neither of them actually founded the church in Rome. It could have possibly been some converted at Pentecost (Acts 2:10) who took the gospel back to Rome, or it could have also been one of Paul's or the apostle's apostles. The Church in Rome at this time was mostly Gentiles.

Why Romans Was Written:

Paul had not yet been to Rome since the Church began there and was eager to minister to them. Three years passed before he was able to make it however since the letter was written, because he was arrested. He finally made it to Rome as a prisoner years later. Phoebe most likely delivered the letter to Rome.

Contents: explains justification through faith in a systematic way

1. Theme of Righteousness (Romans 1:16-17)

2. Natural Revelation (1:19-20)

3. Universality of Sin (3:9-20)

4. Justification (3:24)

5. Propitiation (3:25)

6. Faith (Ch 4)

7. Original Sin (5:12)

8. Union with Christ (Ch 6)

9. Election & Rejection of Israel (Ch's 9-11)

10. Spiritual Gifts (12:3-8)

11. Respect for Government (13:1-7)

Timeline of Romans (A.D.):

33: Paul's Conversion

47-48: Paul's 1st Missionary Trip

49-50: Jerusalem Council, Galatians Written

49-52: Paul's 2nd Missionary Trip

51: 1 & 2 Thessalonians Written

55-56: 1 & 2 Corinthians Written

56-58: Paul's 3rd Missionary Trip

58: Romans Written, Paul Imprisoned in Caesarea

60-61: Paul under house arrest in Rome

67: Paul Martyred

70: Destruction of Jerusalem

Information retrieved from Ryrie's Study Bible (Expanded Edition); Moody; Pgs 1786-88