Book of Romans Aug 6, 2025 Romans 1. NKJ Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God - 1 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, —-2 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, —-3 Romans 1:4-5 NLT and he was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord. —-4

Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name.—-5 vs 5 — amp ….to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake among all the nations. Romans 1:6-7 NKJ among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;——6

To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.——7 Romans 1:14-17 NKJ I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. —-14 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.—-15

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. —-16

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”——17

Centre of the gospel = * Jesus died for our sins

• Jesus was buried
• Jesus was raised from the dead — for our justification The Gospel requires the "free will" of people to be willingly yielded to him. God's power comes to us "through His message" ... we can choose to receive it or reject it.
• Gospel + Faith (action) = Manifestation The Gospel covers every area of our lives ... salvation, healing, soundness, provision, etc. It is the message of the Gospel that "carries the power" to save us ( sozo ) 1 Cor 1:18 KJV For the “preaching of the cross” is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. NKJ says For the “message of the cross” is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Rom 10:17 Faith comes by hearing and hearing the message of the cross. The Just Live by Faith Romans 1:17 NKJ For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”——17 4 times -- The just shall live by Faith Hab 2:4 Rom 1:17 Gal 3:11 Heb 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” 2 Cor 5:7

For we walk by faith, not by sight. Book of Hebrews 20 times --- By Faith, Through Faith Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. God’s Righteousness Through Faith Romans 3 NKJ But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, —-21

• Apart from the law = Without working to get it = Without trying to be good enough

even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; —-22

• No difference between —-Jew & Gentile

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, —-23

• all have sinned = both Jew & Gentile = all the World

being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, —-24

whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, —-25

to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.——26 Bible Faith removes Boasting Romans 3 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith.

Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. —28 Note ��️ Faith is a spiritual law. Through faith in the blood of Jesus Christ… We are made righteous. Romans 4 Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.—-16

• Faith opens the door �� for God’s grace