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From Galatia to RomeStudy Brunch Winter 2014
An Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans
February 9, 2014
Book Recommendation
Final Account: Paul’s Letter to the Romans by Krister StendahlAvailable from booksellers and in fine libraries everywhere.
Two Comments
Number One: THERE IS NO ONE WAY TO READ PAUL!
Two Comments
Number One: THERE IS NO ONE WAY TO READ PAUL!
Number Two: THEOLOGY HAS MOVED ON SINCE PAUL
Introduction to Romans
The Community of Jesus Followers in RomeWhy Paul Wrote to a Community he did not KnowOutline of the Letter
The Roman Community of Jesus Followers
Jewish community in Rome for several centuriesPopulation ??????Many originally slavesLiving in poorer sections of RomeHonored for aniconic monotheism; ridiculed for circumcision, Sabbath, dietary restrictions
The Roman Community of Jesus Followers
Jewish community in Rome for several centuriesPopulation ??????Many originally slavesLiving in poorer sections of RomeHonored for monotheism; ridiculed for circumcision, Sabbath, dietary restrictions
Not known who first brought the Gospel to RomeNot Paul . . . Says he has never been thereActs has no recordActs 28: Jews greeting Paul just have rumors
The Roman Communityof Jesus Followers
Most Likely: Jews from Jerusalem bring Gospel from Jerusalem to Jewish community in Rome
Likely brought the Gospel of Peter and JamesRoman practices heavily influenced by Judaism
Why Paul Wrote to Rome
Why Paul Wrote to Rome
Paul looking for help with his missionary workTrip to Jerusalem with gift: Rom 16:23-24New missionary venture in Spain: Rom 16:25-30.
Phoebe, well placed woman from Corinth carries the letter and can make arrangements.
Why Paul Wrote to Rome
Paul looking for help with his missionary workTrip to Jerusalem with gift: Rom 16:23-24New missionary venture in Spain: Rom 16:25-30
Phoebe can make detailed arrangementBUT: Evidence that Romans not necessarily thrilled to be in line with Paul’s mission
Rom 1:16 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel . . .”Rom 3:8 -- . . . (as some people slander us as saying)
Paul writing to explain his Gospel
Brief Outline of RomansGreetings: 1:1-15Announcement of the theme: 1:16-17
16For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to all the faithful, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. 17For the righteousness of God has been revealed in it, from faithfulness to faithfulness, as it is written: “The righteous one will live out of faithfulness.”
Brief Outline of RomansGreetings: 1:1-15Announcement of the theme: 1:16-17Gentiles terrible (1:18-32) but Jews ain’t exactly perfect neither (2:1-16)How Gentiles get proper relationship with God (2:17-4:15)
Not necessarily through Law (2:17-3:20)Faithfulness of Jesus completes promises to Abraham (3:21-4:15)
Brief Outline of RomansGreetings: 1:1-15Announcement of the theme: 1:16-17Gentiles terrible (1:18-32) but Jews ain’t exactly perfect neither (2:1-16)How Gentiles get proper relationship with God (2:17-4:15)Consequence of justification (5:1-8:39)Status of Jews who do not follow Christ (9:1-11:35)Daily life in Christ (12:1-15:13)Concluding Comments (15:14-16:27)
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