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The study of the book of Romans is considered to be one of the
elementary books of the Bible. This is not to say that its
depth is shallow; rather, this is a letter from Paul to people
he had not met. Therefore, it carries within its words the
closest thing to a theology primer that we find in the New
Testament. As such, it forms the foundation study of doctrine.
Note: a newer study of Romans can be found
here.
|
Scripture |
Topic |
| Romans 1:18 -
2:11 |
Wrath of
God - A study on a very unpopular subject. We
must remember that "unpopular" doesn't equal "false". |
| Romans 2:12 -
3:8 |
Self-Justification - The classic defense against
the concept of legalism. |
| Romans 3:9-31 |
Life by
Faith - Paul's favorite quotation from the Old
Testament: "The just shall live by faith." |
| Romans 4 |
Learning -
Abraham as an example of one who truly lived by
faith. |
| Romans 5:1-12 |
Rejoicing -
We rejoice in hope, in suffering, and in
reconciliation. |
| Romans 5:12-21 |
Original
Sin - Since the time of Augustine, the most
troublesome concept in theology |
| Romans 6 |
Identification - How the principle of
identification with Christ eliminates the fallacy of "sin
more so that grace increases." |
| Romans 7 |
After
Gettysburg - Examining the concept that after
accepting Christ, sin must still be dealt with. |
| Romans 8:1-17 |
Christian Walk - As the song puts it, are you
living in an old man's rubble? |
| Romans 8:12 - 25 |
Family
of God - A look at our family - past, present and
future. |
| Romans 8:26-38 |
If
God Be For Us - Providence, predestination and
poetry. |
| Romans 9 |
Loving
the Lost - Election and rejection; God's love and
mercy; the stumbling stone that is Christ. |
| Romans 10:1-15 |
House
of Israel - Paul's discourse on the ultimate
acceptance of Christ by the Jews. |
| Romans 10:16 -
11:36 |
Character of God - Paul continues his discourse on
the relationship between God and Israel in the Christian
era. |
| Romans 12:1-13 |
Body Life -
Paul begins his discourse on life in the church. |
| Romans 12:14-21 |
Paradox -
The great paradox of loving our enemies is proclaimed. |
| Romans 13:1-7 |
Church & State - Paul talks about relationship
with the government - of Nero. |
| Romans 13:8-14 |
Walking in Sunlight - The royal law of love
exemplified. |
| Romans 14 |
Weaker
Brother - Paul's exposition on the weaker brother
- which is often misinterpreted to favor legalism. |
| Romans 15:1-13 |
Brotherhood - The unity of the church is built up
as we bear one another's burdens. |
| Romans 15:14-33 |
Man of God
- The character of the mature Christian. |
These lessons were originally delivered in 1995-1996. A
newer study of Romans, with the audio of the lesson included, can be
found here.
