Romans - 1/03/2010

The Book of Romans
VII. Conclusion (15:5 - 16:27)
(continued from previous Class Follow Up)


II. {Rom 15:14-21 }
. Introduction
1. Review — Unity is had by one, who has the right, not insisting on that right.
2. Preview — Why Paul wrote
. Question For Discussion?
1. What is the foundation for Paul’s letters?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (15:14) Did the church need to know what was written to be “good”?
a. No for they were filled with knowledge and knew how to admonish; but some of the church did need it..
2. Was Paul flattering or commending the church?
a. Commending for he was telling the truth, i.e. was giving encouragement to the ones not making an issue of opinions.
3. (15:15-16) How has he written?
a. Boldly, he told like it was.
4. Did Paul tell them something that was new to them as a group?
a. It may have new to some but for most it was reminder that God is the author of the plan.
5. Why did Paul feel he had the right to write?
a. God gave him the grace (right) to write boldly.
6. Paul calls himself a minister (leitourgos), what is he saying?
a. He is not saying he is not a servant to but of the Gentiles. Peter was to (Gal 2:8) Paul was of. Paul belonged to the Gentiles.
7. What was Paul”s offering?
a. The Gentiles that accepted the gospel of Christ
8. When they accepted the gospel they were what by who?
a. They were sanctified not by Paul but by the Holy Spirit, i.e. the word(Joh 17:17).
9. What does this say to those that said Paul was preaching error, i.e. the Gentiles were lost if they listen to Paul?
a. It would be a decisive argument against all who questioned Paul.
10. (15:17) Could Paul be proud that he had more “stars in his crown” than others?
a. No, he was proud of what Christ had done
11. As for the gospel what did Paul think he was?
a. He was the conduit not the source.
12. (15:18-19) When Paul spoke what was he speaking about?
a. What Christ has accomplished through him not through others
13. How did the Gentiles know of the gospel, i.e. how did they become obedient?
a. By Paul’s preaching and actions (non-miracle and miracle ).
14. (15:20-21) Who were the ones Paul preached?
a. Where the church did not exist.
15. Why did Paul preached where he did.
a. He did not want to build on someone else work.
. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — What is the foundation for Paul’s letters?
1. What Christ has done through him in the saving of others.
. Conclusion — Paul did not speak hearsay but what he knew was truth.

A LOOK AHEAD


III. {Rom 15:22-29}
. Introduction
1. Review — The problems have been solved, thus the church should grow.
2. Preview — Paul writes of future plans
. Question For Discussion?
1. Why should the christians in Rome help the christians in Jerusalem?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (15:22-24) Was Paul’s trips (plans) inspired?
a.
2. What kept him from Rome?
a.
3. When did Paul plan to go to Rome?
a.
4. Did Paul plan on spending a long time in Rome?
a.
5. Why was Paul going to Rome on his way to Spain?
a.
6. (15:25-26) Where is Paul headed?
a.
7. Why is Paul going there?
a. .
8. (15:26) Did they (the givers) give grudgingly, like it was a tax?
a.
9. (15:27) Why did the givers have their attitude?
a.
10. (15:28) Why did not come to Rome at this time
a.
11. Did Paul go to Spain after he went to Jerusalem with the contribution?
a.
12. (15:29) Was Paul in error when he said Christ would bless his trip to Rome?
a.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — (15:25-29) Why should the christians in Rome help the christians in Jerusalem?
1. .
. Conclusion —

IV. {Rom 15:30-33}
. Introduction
1. Review — Paul tells them why he is coming to them at that time.
2. Preview — What was needed and was wanted at that time.
. Question For Discussion?
1. What was required from them for Paul to have good rest?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (15:30) Paul ask for two things, what are they ?
a.
2. What are the two things that will them unity?
a.
3. Is this love for or of the Spirit; our love given to the Spirit (for) or the love given to us by the Spirit (of)? Why do you answer that way.
a.
4. Why are they (the church) ask to do what they do?
a.
5. (15:31) Paul had two request, what are they?
a.
6. PONDER: Why was Paul concerned (acceptable) about his “service for Jerusalem”?
a.
7. (15:32) What was necessary for him to have rest?
a.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — (15:30-33) What was required from them for Paul to have good rest?
1.
. Conclusion —

V. {Rom 16:1-2}
. Introduction
1. Review — Have been told what was needed from them for him.
2. Preview — Here he mentions a person that may need help
. Question For Discussion?
1. Who is Phoebe?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (16:1) What relationship is Phoebe to Paul?
a.
2. What relationship is Phoebe to the christian at Rome?
a.
3. Was she an “official” of the church in Cenchrea?
a. .
4. (16:2) They ask to do two things, what are they?
a. .
5. What are the two reasons why she should be helped?
a. .
. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — (16:1-2) Who is Phoebe?
1. . Conclusion — .


VI. {Rom 16:3-16}
. Introduction
1. Review — Has told them what he needed and of a person that may need their help.
2. Preview — Paul list several that have helped him in the past.
. Question For Discussion?
1. What does this passage tell us about the church in Rome?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (16:3-5) Prisca is short for Priscilla. When do we first meet this couple?
a.
2. What does v.4 tell us about this couple?
a.
3. Is it wrong or right for a church not to have a building and thus meet in someone’s home?
a.
4. (16:7) What does this verse tell us about this couple?
a.
5. (16:16) How were they to greet each other and does this apply to us?
a. .
6. Is Paul saying all churches of Christ greet the church in Rome?
a.
. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — (16:3-16)What does this passage tell us about the church in Rome?
1.
. Conclusion — ?

VII. {Rom 16:17-24}
. Introduction
1. Review — The church in Rome had some good workers
2. Preview — A warning to the church
. Question For Discussion?
1. What is the church to do about false doctrine?
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. (16:17) Paul implies some are doing what?
a.
2. What are they to do?
a.
3. (16:18) Are this men bad or evil men?
a.
4. What is the tool used by these men?
a. .
5. What is their target and how do I prevent being their target?
a.
6. (16:19) They challenged to what?
a.
7. (16:20) What does soon or shortly mean?
a.
8. (16:20) PONDER: What is the event that is to happen?
a. .
. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — (16:17-24) What is the church to do about false doctrine?
1.
. Conclusion — ?

VIII. {Rom 16:25-27}
. Introduction
1. Review — He gives a warning that some teach false doctrine
2. Preview — Closing
. Question For Discussion?
1.
. Questions For Encouraging Discussion...
1. “My gospel” is not the same as Christ’s gospel?
a. .
2. What is the mystery that was revealed?
a.

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] —
. Conclusion —


IX. Conclusion — We come to end of Paul’s explanation of the plan of salvation