Here are some facts about the book of Romans. Facts from the series we did on the books of the bible given overseas for people to have access to a bible.
The Book of Romans was written by the apostle Paul in approximately 57-58 C.E. Romans was written as a letter, or epistle, to the Christian church in Rome and was intended to provide direction, encouragement, and guidance to that community of believers.
■ Some have called Romans Paul’s greatest work. ■ Romans has been called “The Gospel according to Paul.” ■ The Book of Romans explores the great significance of Christ’s sacrificial death. ■ In Romans 16, Paul greets by name some 26 or 27 people in a congregation he has never visited. ■ Romans was written near the end of Paul’s 3rd Missionary Journey. ■ People fro Rome were present in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost when the church began. Acts 2:10 ■ Tactius, a historian, referred to the Christians who were persecuted under Nero in 64 A.D. as “an immense multitude.” ■ Each of the following words appear at least sixty times each in the Book of Romans: • Righteousness • All • Faith • Sin • Law ■ Background of Rome: • Rome was founded in 753 B.C.
- What others have said about the Book of Romans • Samuel Taylor Coleridge (a poet) – regarded Romans as the most profound book in existence.” • Godet (a commentator) – called Romans “the cathedral of the Christian faith.” • Meyer – referred to Romans as “the greatest and richest of all apostolic works.” • Martin Luther – “This epistle is the chief part of the New Testament and the very purest gospel . . . it can never be read or pondered too much, and the more it is dealt with, the more precious it becomes, and the better it tastes.” ■ Four great doctrines in Romans: • Righteousness – The quality of being right or just with God. • Justification – God pronounces those righteous whose sins have been forgiven. • Election – God has predetermined a means of salvation. • Sanctification – Set apart from evil ways.
Closing Prayer; “May the lord of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” (Romans 15:13). May the God– Father, you are our God and Lord over all. Today we seek Your face and Yours alone. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Prayer of Salvation to become a child of Our Heavenly Father. Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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