Romans - 1/24/2010

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

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. Some were (went to Macedonia not Asia - Acts 16:9) and some were not.
2. What kept him from Rome?
a. Problems in other regions [like Corinth or Greece]
3. When did Paul plan to go to Rome?
a. On his way to Spain
4. Did Paul plan on spending a long time in Rome?
a. No
5. Why was Paul going to Rome on his way to Spain?
a. To receive help to go to Spain
6. (15:25-26) Where is Paul headed?
a. To Jerusalem.
7. Why is Paul going there?
a. To take a collection to the needy christian in the Jerusalem area.
8. (15:26) Did they (the givers) give grudgingly, like it was a tax?
a. They were pleased to give
9. (15:27) Why did the givers have their attitude?
a. They had receive spiritually and were eager to give materially.
10. (15:28) Why did not come to Rome at this time
a. He had to show the Jew who were christians he approved of the gift.
11. Did Paul go to Spain after he went to Jerusalem with the contribution?
a. No. He went to Caesarea then Rome prison.
12. (15:29) Was Paul in error when he said Christ would bless his trip to Rome?
a. Was not in error for many hear the gospel (Acts 28:30-31)

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — (15:25-29) Why should the christians in Rome help the christians in Jerusalem?
1. The christian in Jerusalem had exposed them to the gospel.
. Conclusion — The “LOM Christian” had problems but they still taught the gospel.

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. Unity and prayer
2. What are the two things that will them unity?
a. Christ and the Spirit
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. One of the gifts we receive is love (Gal 5:22, Col 1:8) so this is love for the Spirit and others.
b. Do what you do because you love Christ and the Spirit
4. Why are they (the church) ask to do what they do?
a. Because of Christ’s and Spirit’s actions they are ask to show their (the church) love for the Spirit by having unity.
5. (15:31) Paul had two request, what are they?
a. Rescue and his service
6. PONDER: Why was Paul concerned (acceptable) about his “service for Jerusalem”?
a. He was taking the Gentile collection to the christians in Jerusalem who were Jews and they might reject a gift that was from Gentiles.
7. (15:32) What was necessary for him to have rest?
a. His service was not rejected

. Evidence Applied [Discussion Question Answered] — (15:30-33) What was required from them for Paul to have good rest?
1. Their prayers that his service was accepted and their unity.
. Conclusion — Our unity as a church makes others happy.



A LOOK AHEAD

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