Romans and Corinthians Flashcards
Where was Paul when he wrote the book of Romans?
Greece
Which of his missionary journey’s was Paul on when he wrote his letter to the Romans?
His third
What were Paul’s future plans when he wrote to the Romans?
He was hoping to visit them soon on his way to Spain.
What was going on in the Corinthian church when Paul was writing to them?
They were struggling to establish a consistent pattern of belief and lifestyle
What was the Corinthians moral reputation?
trade business
wealth
sexually immoral
What is the edict of Claudius in Rome?
• There was a large Jewish population in Corinth which likely grew upon the edict of Claudius to expel Jews from Rome
(It was a plan to get the Jews out of Rome)
What was it about Corinth’s location that was so important to is commerce?
it sat on a neck of land that made it a great location for trading
What is Paul’s election theology?
We are chosen people
God chose servants
There is corporate and individual election
God gives his Spirit and restores creation
What are the four parts of Romans?
1-4 faithfulness of God
5-8 peace with God through faith
9-11 Israel
12-16 a living sacrifice
Where was Paul when he wrote the book of Romans?
Jerusalem
Who was Romans written to?
The Jews and the Gentiles
What is the theme of Romans?
The unveiling of God’s righteousness
What was the biggest conflict in the Roman church?
Older Jews left the church, when they returned they were having a hard time following the new generations
Romans Chapter 1 - What have the people suppressed?
The truth about God and exchanged the truth about God for idols
Romans Chapter 1 - what are the issues that Paul is addressing?
idolatry that led to sexual sin and homosexual sin
