Introduction
Paul’s letter to the Romans looks at the principles of God’s plan to save us.
Questions
1. Where does Paul say that the Good News of God was promised?
- v 1 and 2 ... the Good News of God, which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,
2. How does Paul summarise the Good News of Christ?
v 16 For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, because it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.
3. What enables the righteous to live?
v 17 ... "But the righteous shall live by faith."
Summary Points
- v 1 to 7 Paul's message concerns the Good News about God's Son Jesus Christ. His followers are called to be “saints” He is:
- an offspring of David
- raised from the dead
- v 8 to 15 Paul wants to be with them to share the Good News about Jesus Christ
- v 16 and 17 The Good News about Christ is God's powerful way to save those who believe. We are made right in God's sight (righteous) and are saved by our faith
- v 18 to 23 God is against those who refuse to see him as the creator of the natural world
- v 24 to 32 God lets such people go their own way. Their lives become full of wickedness and they receive the consequences of their actions