Romans 1-5
Classes
Class 1: The Gospel of God (Isa 52:1-10)
The class explores the opening chapters of Romans, focusing on Paul's introduction and the concept of the gospel of God. It emphasizes the atonement, salvation, and the relationship between God and humanity through Jesus Christ.
Class 2: The Righteousness of God Revealed (Rom 1)
The class covers Romans 1, focusing on the righteousness of God revealed through faith in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the importance of faith in God's promises, as exemplified by Abraham, and the concept of justification by faith, leading to salvation and living a righteous life.
Class 3: Man's Failure to Attain to Righteousness (Rom 2)
The class discusses Romans 2, focusing on the theme of individual responsibility before God and the need for righteousness. It emphasizes that judgment will be based on truth and deeds, not on ethnic or religious identity, and warns against hypocrisy and self-righteousness.
Class 4: God's Righteousness Declared in Christ Jesus (Rom 3)
The class discusses Romans 3, focusing on Paul's responses to Jewish objections about the righteousness of God revealed in Christ. It covers the advantages of being a Jew, the impact of unbelief on God's purpose, and the role of faith in justification.
Class 5: The Righteousness of Faith (Rom 4)
The class explores the concept of justification by faith in Romans 4, focusing on Abraham and David as examples. It emphasizes that righteousness is imputed by God, not earned by human works, and discusses the significance of faith in God's promises and methods of justification.
Class 6: The Motive Force of our Justification by Faith (Rom 5)
The class explores Romans 5:1-11, emphasizing the emotional and doctrinal aspects of justification by faith, the peace it brings, and the love of God demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice. The class highlights the importance of responding to God's love with faith and hope.