Lesson 1 Romans 1_1-17

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Lesson One--Romans 1:1-17 We triumph in the gospel 1:1-7 Paul greets the Romans Paul's greeting will help us know Paul better. Verse 1 Paul introduces himself. Key words:

Verse 5 Paul tells us his ministry is  through ____________ and for the sake of ____________  initiated by Christ's ____________ and authorized by _________________.

 Paul  directed toward calling the ____________  servant

to the ____________________.

 Christ  Jesus  called  apostle

Verses 6,7 The letter is addressed to the Christian churches in the city of Rome. Paul salutes them with the perfect Christian greeting: grace and peace. Key words:  saint

Verses 2-4 Paul tells us about Jesus, who is the heart of the gospel Paul preached. Jesus was a human being. He descended from David through Mary. And he is the Son of God, as was shown by his resurrection from the dead. Key words:  gospel  prophets

 grace  peace

1:8-15 Paul tells about his plans to visit Rome Verses 8-10 For Paul, God is the source of every blessing. Pick out at least three phrases in this section that express Paul's thankfulness, humility, and dependence on God.

 Holy Scriptures  Lord

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