Romans 1/10/22 Flashcards
Why is Paul going to do in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem Collection
Who is Chrestus
a. Could be man
b. Could be Jesus as Christ.
Who expelled the Jews from Rome?
Edict of Claudius in AD 49
What was the problem when Jews returned to Rome?
They Jews and Gentiles didn’t get along bc gentiles took their positions. Sat in their pews.
Why did Paul write Romans?
- Jerusalem Collection
- Spain
- Rome
Why did Paul write this Letter to this City?
- presents the gospel
- introduce himself
- unify Jews / Gentiles
- fund raise Jerusalem Collection
What is the social issue referenced by Douglas Moo and Paul and Rome?
Paul is writing about justification of desperate sinners!
This is not to the exclusion of treating one another well.
Why is Jesus’ resurrection so important to Paul?
No resurrection, no justification.
No resurrection, no sanctification.
No resurrection, no glorification.
What were the two apocalyptic ministries of Jesus as Romans begins?
humility in the flesh
power and glory realized in His resurrection
What is the resurrection to Jesus?
his Justification
What is the opposite of condemnation?
Justification
What does habakkuk ask in 2:2-4 that Paul answers?
how long must I call for help and you do not listen?
In Romans, Paul explains God does what he promised.
What is so significant about “I am not ashamed” in Romans 1?
This is the answer they’ve all been waiting for. He must tell it!
The gospel is the moment where god demonstrates his commandment that He made to the fathers, to them and to the world.
What is true about Romans 5 for Paul and the Gospel?
one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people.
what does Luther say about righteousness of romans 1?
Unifies churches in Rome with their unrighteousness.
- Christ’s gift of righteousness
same time - proving the attribute of God of Righteousness
