6 - Romans Flashcards
Who was Romans written to?
To believers who were members of the church in Rome
Where did Paul write Romans from?
Corinth
Why is it reasonable to conclude that Paul wrote the letter to Romans from the city of Corinth?
Paul references 3 people who were associated with Corinth:
- Phoebe (Rom. 16:1). She was a servant in the church at Cenchrea, which was Corinth’s port)
- Gaius (Rom. 16:23)
- Erastus (Rom. 16:23)
What year did Paul write Romans?
Likely, A.D. 56-58
When in Paul’s life did he write Romans?
Paul wrote this letter toward the end of his third missionary journey, as he prepared to leave for Jerusalem with an offering for the poor believers in the church there (Rom. 15:25).
Who delivered this letter to the Romans?
Phoebe
When was Rome founded?
753 B.C.
In Paul’s day, how many people lived in the city of Rome? Most of the people were what?
1 million people. Most people were slaves.
Who founded the church in Rome?
Whe don’t know for sure, but possibly some of the people who were converted on the day of Pentecost, because the scripture said that visitors from Rome were there.
What is significant about God’s providence and Paul wanting to but not being able to visit the church in Rome?
Paul says in the letter that he wants to visit the church but he’s been unable to. In God’s providence, Paul’s inability to visit Rome gave the world this inspired masterpiece of gospel doctrine.
What is Paul’s primary purpose for writing Romans?
Paul’s primary purpose in writing Romans was to teach the great truths of the gospel of grace to believers who had never received apostolic instruction.
How does Romans differ from other letters that Paul wrote?
Unlike some of Paul’s other epistles, his purpose for writing was not to correct aberrant theology or rebuke ungodly living. The Roman church was doctrinally sound, but, like all churches, it was in need of the rich doctrinal and practical instruction this letter provides.
What are 5 reasons that Paul wanted to visit the Roman church?
- to edify the believers (1:11)
- to preach the gospel (1:15)
- so they could encourage him (1:12; 15:32)
- so they could better pray for him (15:30)
- so they could help him with his planned ministry in Spain (15:28).
Romans is primarily a work of ___ .
Doctrine
What is the overarching theme of Romans?
The overarching theme is the righteousness that comes from God. That is the the glorious truth that God justifies sinners by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
