The Epistle of Paul to

the Romans
Monday Night Study 2015

The Epistle of Paul to

the Romans
Monday Night Study 2015

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(January 5,

2015)
1. Authenticity
The authenticity of the Epistle is indisputable, and so acknowledged. The internal
evidence of the Epistle as a whole is in itself convincing. The tone of thought, method
of argument, and style, it has all the peculiar characteristics of St. Paul. The external
evidence is no less complete, including the testimony of such early Fathers as Clement
of Rome, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Ignatius, and Irenaeus.
2. Time and Place
Equally certain is the time and place of the writing. It was written from Corinth, in the
Spring of 58 A.D. (according to the received chronology of the Acts of the Apostles),
when St. Paul was about to leave that place to take the alms he had collected to
Jerusalem for the relief of the poor Christians there.
3. Occasion of the Writing
The occasion and reason for the visit and the letter is clearly spelled out in chapter 1 of
the Epistle. Vs. 11 for I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual
gift, to the end you may established; that is that I may be comforted together with you
by the mutual faith both of you and me. See also verse 13 Now I would not have
you ignorant brethren, that oft times I purposed to come unto you, (but was let
hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
- It is thought, based on the depth of the doctrine discussed, that St. Paul had been
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preparing this Epistle for quite some time, and
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4. Origin of the Roman Church
The Church at Rome had not be founded by St. Paul. It is clear from the Epistle that
Paul had never been to Rome and knew only of the Church by report. I tis interesting
to note that without ceasing Paul, who had never ministered in Rome prayed for this
church.What does this say about our prayer life? Tradition was that the church of
Rome was founded by St. Peter, but this tradition is without warrant. It has been
suggested, that if Peter had founded the church that Paul would have known this and
made mention of it in his letter. Another tradition suggests that Peter and Paul jointly
preached the gospel in Rome and were both martyred there. It remains unclear as to
who actually founded the church, and perhaps this is why Paul wrote such a lengthy
letter with the expectation that he might shed additionally light on the doctrines of the
faith. Pauls tone in this letter is much different that which he used among the
churches he founded. He does not attempt to admonish or claim any jurisdiction over
them. His tone is more of an appeal with a view toward mutual refreshment and
encouragement. This is a more welcome approach, especially in our day, where
churches are filled with individuals who have received instruction from a variety of
different teachers.
5. Purpose of the Epistle
Pauls letter is not argumentative or controversial. It is rather a carefully reasoned
theological treatise, drawn up with the view of setting forth the writers views of the
meaning of the gospel in its relation to the Law, to prophecy, and to the universal
needs of mankind. The following considerations may help us to understand the
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apostles real purpose in composing the Epistle
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Full of his grand conception of what the gospel was for all mankind, which it was his
special mission to bring home to the conscience of the Church; he had been preaching
this gospel since his conversion with much opposition to his views, much
misconception of them, and much slowness to comprehend them.
As he had preached the gospel from Jerusalem and round about as far as Illyricum
and had fulfilled his mission there; he now sought to bring the gospel to Rome and to
points further West in hope of extending the gospel to the Gentile world. (The House of
Israel and others) At such a time, he is suitably moved to set forth, in a doctrinal
treatise, and support by argument, his views of the far reaching significance of the
gospel, that it (the gospel) might be fully understood and appreciated. The treatise
sets forth the philosophy of the gospel, showing how it meets human needs, and
satisfies human yearnings, and is the true solution to the problems of existence, and
the remedy for the present mystery of sin. And so it is meant for philosophers as well
as simple souls; and it is sent therefore first to Rome, that it may reach even the most
cultured there, and through them commend itself to the earnest thinkers of every
generation. For this the Apostle states that he is a debtor to both the Greeks and the
Barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise For I am not ashamed of the gospel
of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the
Jew first, and also to the Greek.
6. The Doctrine
Meaning of The Righteousness of God not the righteousness provided by God in the
person of His Son, but rather the Righteousness of God for accepting the
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responsibility of providing a remedy for mans
sin condition. That is to lift all of His

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Romans 1: 1-5
1) A servant In the Greek the word means to to be enslaved, to be or become a slave
of.. Paul
had become the property of Jesus Christ This expression states that
he (Paul) belonged to
Jesus Christ, and as such he had a divinely appointed task to perform.
1 Corinthians 6: 19 20 Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost in
you, which ye have of
God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price:
therefore glorify God in
your body and in your spirit, which are Gods.
1 Peter 1: 13 21 Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, silver and gold, etc,
Romans
Galatians Ephesians Philippian Colossia Thessaloni
but
with the Corinthia
precious
ns
s
blood of Christ, as of a lamb without
blemishns
and withoutans
spot
12:1-21
1:10,30-31
5:1,13,16 4:1-7,14-15
1:27-30
2:6-8,18
4:1-18
13:1-14
3:11-18appointed
5:25-26
What
is your divinely
task? 4:17,22-32
What are your divinely appointed responsibilities?
14:1,13,16,
4:5,16
6:1-10
5:1-33
19
15:1-2,5-7,
30

5:7-13

6:1-18
4

2:3-8, 1216

3:1-25

5:6-26

3:1, 14-17

4:1-6

2
Thessalonian
s

4:1,2-6,8-9

2:1-3,15

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Corinthians

2
Corinthians

Hebrews

10:710,12,14

6:1-10,14-18

2:1

10:31-32

7:1

3:12-13

11:1,27-34

8:10-12

4:1,11,16

12:25,31

10:3-7

6:1-3,11-12

13:1-13

13:7-9,11-12

10:19-29,3239

14:1,13,20

12:1-29

14:29-40

13:1-9,12-18

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15:34,58
16:1-2,11,
Vs. # 1 Pauls call came clearly The Process
16:13-14,16See (Acts 9:15,16;
20 22;14,15 and 26:16-18) He had been in the state, or
process of being set apart since his birth See Galatians 1:11-17. (The
same pattern of calling is seen in Jeremiah1: 5 and John 1: 13. Also, Psalm
139.
The Purpose
Separated unto the gospel of God

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Vs. # 1 Pauls call came clearly

The Process
See (Acts 9:15,16; 22;14,15 and 26:16-18) He had been in the state, or process of
being set apart since his birth See Galatians 1:11-17. (The same pattern of
calling is seen in Jeremiah1: 5 and John 1: 13. Also, Psalm 139.
The Purpose
Separated unto the gospel of God which God brought into being. Paul had a Divine
Master, A
Divine Office and a Divine Message.
The Gospels
1) Gospel of the Kingdom (Mt. 4:23, 9:35, 24:14: Mk. 1:14)
2) Gospel of God (Rom.1:1, 15:16: 2Cor. 11:7: 1 Thess. 2:2,8,9: 1 Tim. 1:11: 1Peter
4:17)
3) Gospel of Christ (Mk. 1:1: Rom. 1:16, 15:16, 15:29: 1Cor. 9:18: 2Cor. 2:12, 4:4,
9:13, 10:14: Gal. 1:7:
Phl. 1:27, 1 Thess. 3:2)
4) Gospel of Peace Rom. 10:15: Eph. 6:15)
5) Gospel of your salvation (Eph. 1:13)
6) Gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24)

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Vs. # 3 Which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh
See Genesis 49: 8-12, 2 Samuel 7: 12-16, Isaiah 9: 1-7
Vs. # 4 Who was distinguished as the Son of God, By Power, according to a Holy
Spirit, through means of
a resurrection of the dead ones (note the plurality of dead ones meaning
all that are dead)
(See 1 Cor. 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be
made alive. But everyman
in his own order.)
(See John 5: 21 29, Matt. 27: 18 All power is given unto Me, John 11:
23-26, Rev. 19:11-16,
Rev. 20: 4, 11-15
Vs. # 5 By Whom we have received grace and Apostleship in obedience of the
FAITH (See Jude 1:3)
The Faith is a body of truth, which contains the story of a nation, their
rise their fall, and their
hope (expectation of restoration and exaltation) through their kinsman
redeemer, Who loved
them and gave Himself for them. His death atoned not only for their sin,
but for the sin of the
world. His death, burial and subsequent resurrection secured the full and
complete reconciliation
of ALL THINGS, which will be testified to, in due time.
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Romans 1: 6Vs. # 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ
John 1: 10 13, 1 Cor. 1: 1-7, Gal. 1:6, Eph. 1:18, 4:1, 2 Peter 2
Vs. # 11 Impartation unto you, some spiritual gift that you may be strengthened
Vs.#17 The righteousness of God

Vs. #21 Because when they KNEW God, they glorified Him not as God
(KNEW) to perceive , observe, obtain a knowledge of or insight into. It
denotes a personal and
true relation between the person knowing and the object known; i.e. to be
influenced by ones
knowledge of the object, to suffer oneself to be determined thereby.
Exodus 3:7-8
Exodus 19:1-5
Deut. 7:6-11
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Chapter 1: 23-32
Vs. #22 Professing themselves to be wise they became fools
Vs. # 23 The glory of the uncorruptible God
Exodus 16:7
Exodus 24: 7-18
Numbers 16:7,42
Deut. 5:22
Vs. 24 32 The judgment of God upon sin
Chapter 2: 1-6
Vs. 1 Judging others (See Matthew 7) Judge Gr. (Krino) meaning to decide,
consider, as preferring
one thing over another, or
determining the correctness of
a matter. (The WORD of God,
is the Judge in all matters)
(See: 1 Corinthians chapters 5 &6 regarding judging the body of Christ)
See: Matt. 18:15-20
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Chapter 2: 1 29
Vs. #4 Or despiseth thou the riches of His goodness and forbearance and
longsuffering; not knowing
that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance.

Vs. #5 The revelation and righteous judgment of God.

Vs. #6 13 For the hearers of the law are not justified before God, but the doers of
the law, they shall be
justified.

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Chapter 3: 1-21
Vs. #1 What advantage then hath the Jew? Or what profit is there in circumcision?
Two points here: #1 What a privilege, what an advantage, what an
opportunity to have Gods law
Word revealed unto them. What matchless grace to
have chosen of God to be
His witness, His Spokesperson, His people!!
#2 Circumcision was the sign of the covenant; again,
what a privilege, what
an honor, to be a co-partner with God, His man, His
woman, His nation in
leading others into a knowledge of the truth
Vs. #2 = Much in everyway; chiefly, because unto them were committed the
ORACLES of God
Oracles Gr. # 3051 (Logion) meaning, the Words, or the sayings of God.
Similar to #3056 (Logos) meaning The Word as a Title or Deity,
but more importantly,
the mind or thoughts of God,
provided in a language
communicable to those with whom
He is dealing.
Vs. #6 The world will be judged by the WORD, which God has spoken, not by
opinion, not by feelings,
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Chapter 3: 1-21
Vs. #9 All are under sin. Is there any that is not? Have not all transgressed the law of
God?
Vs. #10 18 A commentary on what it looks like to forsake God.
Vs. # 19 Whatever the law states with respect to judgment, it states to all that are
under the law (as an
indictment) or those that are under the law of sin and death with respect to
the master whom
they serve (Satan).
Vs. #20 Therefore by the deeds of the law (deeds Gr. Ergon works, activities) shall
no flesh be justified
in His sight (jusitied Gr. diakioo) to justify, vindicate, declare righteous,
to put someone in a
proper relationship with another.
We cannot be justified by either keeping the letter of the law,
(Commandments) or by offering a
sacrifice (Ordinances)
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Vs. #21 Righteousness without the law (The Law of Ordinances Animal sacrifices) is

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Chapter 3: 22 31
Vs. #20 25 Justification is by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ for without the
shedding of blood there
can be no remission of sin
Whom God fore-ordained to be an or the ATONING VICTIM, through
faith in the blood of
Jesus, that His Blood, poured out on the ALTAR was sufficient to expiate
the penalty for past
sins, through the forbearance of God. (See Hebrews 9:1-28)

Vs. # 26 To declare His righteousness, that God might be just, and the justifier of
him which believeth in
Jesus. That God might be Just in providing the Savior He promised. That
God might be Just in
providing a WAY for mankind to be reconciled and recreated in the
image of Christ
Vs. #27 30 Establishment of the Law

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Chapter 4: 1-10 The righteousness of faith

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Chapter 4: 5-25
Vs. # 1-4
Is the REWARD not reckoned of grace, but of debt..
Vs. # 5-8 (See Psalm 32 and Job 14: 14 17)
Vs. # 9-12 Sealed # 4972 (sphragizo) to seal, to put a mark on an object, to show
possession, authority,
identity or security.
John 6:27 Identity, Authority
2 Cor. 1:18-24 Identity, Authority, Possession
Ephesians 1: 13 Possession, Identity, Security
Ephesians 4:30 Possession, Identity, Security
Vs. # 13-16 The promise - sure to all the seed
Vs. # 17 Who calleth those things which be not, as though they were
Vs. # 18 21 Staggered to separate throughout, i.e. wholly or completely be in
strife with ones self, t
doubt, hesitate or wavier.
Vs. #22 25 Imputed to occupy oneself with reckonings or calculations. To reckon
or count. To reckon
anything to a person, to put it to his account, either in his favor or
what he must be
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Chapter 4: 5-25
Vs. # 1-4
Is the REWARD not reckoned of grace, but of debt..
Vs. # 5-8 (See Psalm 32 and Job 14: 14 17)
Vs. # 9-12 Sealed # 4972 (sphragizo) to seal, to put a mark on an object, to show
possession, authority,
identity or security.
John 6:27 Identity, Authority
2 Cor. 1:18-24 Identity, Authority, Possession
Ephesians 1: 13 Possession, Identity, Security
Ephesians 4:30 Possession, Identity, Security
Vs. # 13-16 The promise - sure to all the seed
Vs. # 17 Who calleth those things which be not, as though they were
Vs. # 18 21 Staggered to separate throughout, i.e. wholly or completely be in
strife with ones self, t
doubt, hesitate or wavier.
Vs. #22 25 Imputed to occupy oneself with reckonings or calculations. To reckon
or count. To reckon
anything to a person, to put it to his account, either in his favor or
what he must be
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Chapter 4:20-25
Vs. #20 He staggered not, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God
How to be strong in faith
1) Believe the Word God has spoken
2) Confess the Word God has spoken
3) Expect the Word God has spoken to befulfilled
For with the heart man BELIEVETH unto righteousness, and with the mouth
CONFESSION is made unto salivation. (Romans 10:10)
2 Corinthians 4: 7-15, Psalm 116:10
True faith is counting things that be not, as though they were. This is what God
exercised when He called the worlds into existence (Hebrews 11:1)
Vs. # 4:21 and being fully persuaded that what He (God) had promised, He (God)
was able also to
perform.
Chapter 5: 1 -5
Justification Gr. (Dikaiosis) the act of God declaring men to be free from guilt, and
in right standing
with God.
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Results of Justification
1) Peace with God
2) Access to Gods Grace
3) Affirmation of Gods Grace
4) Joy and Expectation of the Glory (#1391 doxa: meaning light, splendor or
radiance) of God i.e. the
redemption of our body from dust to
glory)
5) Glory (#2744 kauchomai: meaning to boast or brag ) in Tribulation i.e. to boast or
brag of the
assistance we receive from God to endure the trial)
6) Patience
7) Experience
8) Hope (Expectation)
9) The Love of God being shed abroad in our heart
10) The Gift of the Holy Spirit, which includes ALL of the blessings of God
Vs. #6 8 For when we were yet without strength
But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet
sinners..

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Romans 6
Satans
Dominion

The Law of Satans Dominion is sin and death

Christs
Dominion
The Law of Christs Dominion is righteousness and life

Every man born into this world - ( kosmos = orderly arrangement) is born under Satans
Dominion or The Law of Sin and Death. This is the Law of the Universe it operates like
every other natural law with which we are acquainted. Take the law of gravity as an example
The law of gravity is in operation 24/7 365. The only way to overcome (be free from) the
effects of gravity, is to APPLY a law which supersedes gravity and allows us to circumvent the
effect of gravity. That higher law is the Law of Aerodynamics. The Law of Aerodynamics allows
us to overcome the effects of gravity; however, we must remember that gravity is ALWAYS
pulling us down; only by consistently APPLYING the higher law of Aerodynamics, can we be
lifted or set free from the effects of gravity.

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Romans 6: 1 12
Satans
Dominion

The Law of Satans Dominion is sin and death

Christs
Dominion
The Law of Christs Dominion is righteousness and life

Every man born into this world - ( kosmos = orderly arrangement) is born under
Satans Dominion or The Law of Sin and Death. This is the Law of the Universe
it operates like every other natural law with which we are acquainted. Take the
law of gravity as an example The law of gravity is in operation 24/7 365. The only
way to overcome (be free from) the effects of gravity, is to APPLY a law which
supersedes gravity and allows us to circumvent the effect of gravity. That higher
law is the Law of Aerodynamics. The Law of Aerodynamics allows us to overcome the
effects of gravity; however, we must remember that gravity is ALWAYS pulling us
down; only by consistently APPLYING the higher law of Aerodynamics, can we be
lifted or set free from the effects of gravity.
Romans 6: 13-18
(See Ephesians 2: 1 8, Colossians 1: 13 18
Vs. 19 23 Free from the dominion of sin
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Romans 7: 1 4 That ye should be joined to another We were joined to Satan, but we

died as did Christ to the
power of Satan, and as Christ was raised to a new life, so too have we
been raised, and joined
to God, that we might now serve Him.
Vs. # 5 -8 Being delivered from the law (of sin and death) we should serve in newness
of spirit, and not in the
oldness of the letter. The law of the Spirit of Life in Jesus Christ demands
that the letter be viewed
as the base and not the pinnacle of obedience. The Law of the Spirit
surpasses the letter of the
law; for it is THE LAW OF A HIGHER ORDER.Example:
Thou Shalt Not Kill is the letter of the law. The Spirit of the Law is thou
shalt not HATE THY
BROTHER IN THY HEART which is akin to murder.

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Romans 7: 8 - 21
Vs. #8 Concupiscence strong sexual desire (lust) that which is covetous or unlawful.
So without the law
i.e. Thou shalt not, etc.sin was dead.
Vs. #10 And the commandment, which was appointed to bring life, I found to be unto
death.
(Deut. 6:20-25)
Vs. #14 For we know the law is Spiritual: but I am carnal, sold unto sin.
(1 Cor. 15: 45 -48)

Vs. # 18 But how to perform that which is good, I find not. Apart from the Spirit, we
have not the power to
do what is good and right See 1 Timothy 1: 5

Vs. # 23 But I see another law IN MY MEMBERS, warring against the law of my mind.

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Romans 8: 7- 20
Vs.# 7-8 So they that live according to their flesh.cannot please God

Vs. #9 10 The assertions made by Paul are as follows:

1. If you do not possess the Spirit of God, then you do not belong to Christ You
still belong to the devil
2. If you possess the Spirit of Christ, then you are endeavoring to walk in the
word and, while doing
so, you are also actively engaged in putting to death, the deeds of the flesh.
3. Righteousness is imputed, but is maintained by obedience.

Vs. #11 The body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit will quicken that which is dead,
as He did in the case of
Jesus, for it was the Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead.

Vs. #12 13 It is necessary.essential ..to put to death (mortify) the deeds of the
body (flesh)

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Romans 8: 28 - 39
Vs.# 28 And we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to
them who are called
according to His purpose.
All things are working together for good, to them that love God(If you love Me,
keep My
commandments, walk in the Light, etc)
Who are called according to His purpose. What is His purpose? See vs. # 29
(conformed to the image) Conformed Gr. Adjective (symmorphos) meaning: being
like, fashioned like
unto See: Philippians 3:21
Vs. #29 For whom He did foreknow (See John 2:25), He also did
predestinate..etc.. That he might be The
FIRSTBORN among many brethren. What about the second son, third
son, many sons?
Vs. # 30-32 Gods work, our privilege
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Vs. #33 34 Gods the judge, who can condemn
those for whom Christ died? God is