Romans 1:1-17
Author: Steve Amato
Description: Romans bible study guide
Keywords: gospel, salvation, bible, romans

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# Paul's Epistle to the Romans

## Chapter 1

## Paul's Credentials to Preach the Gospel

1 Paul,
a servant of Christ Jesus,
called to be an apostle and
set apart for the gospel of God--

2 the gospel he promised beforehand
through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures
3 regarding his Son, (Jesus Christ our Lord)

who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and
4 who was declared to be the Son of God
through the Spirit of holiness with power
by his resurrection from the dead.

5 Through him and for his name's sake,
we received grace and apostleship
to call people from among all the Gentiles
to the obedience that comes from faith.
6 And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.

7 To all in Rome
who are loved by God and
called to be saints:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

## Paul's Desire to Preach the Gospel

8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you,
because your faith is being reported all over the world.

9 God, is my witness
whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son,
how constantly I remember you in my prayers at all times; and
10 I pray that now at last by God's will
the way may be opened for me to come to you.

11 I long to see you so that
I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong--
12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.

13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers,
that I planned many times to come to you
(but have been prevented from doing so until now)
in order that
I might have a harvest among you,
just as I have had among the other Gentiles.

14 I am obligated
both to Greeks and non-Greeks,
both to the wise and the foolish.
15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are at Rome.

1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel,
because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes:
First for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed,
a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,
just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." (Habakkuk 2:4)

# Discussion Questions

What are some of Paul's credentials that affirm his definition of the gospel
and his right and responsibility to preach it?
What event does Paul point out that confirmed Jesus to be the Son of God?
According to Paul, what are his motives for preaching the gospel?
Why was not Paul ashamed of the gospel?
Why would anyone be ashamed of the gospel? (xref Matt 8:38)
vs 17 It mentions of a righteousness which comes from God.
Where else do people seek to obtain righteousness from?

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