Romans: An Expositional Commentary

Romans is the definitive statement of Christian doctrine - the most comprehensive book in the New Testament. Its impact on history is unequaled. This is the first in a trilogy (Galatians, Hebrews) on Habakkuk 2:4, “the just shall live by faith” which later became the mantra of the Reformation. It has an international outlook: As a Roman citizen, and with both Hebrew and Greek culture of history, religion, philosophy, poetry, science, music, etc., Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is the most profound writing that exists anywhere. It is the decisive analysis on sin, the law, and grace, and it answers the most profound conundrum: It may be that Deity can forgive sins, but I do not see how. (Socrates, 500 B.C.)

This study contains 24 hours of verse by verse teachings.

Copyright © 12-01-2007

1. Introduction and Chapter 1:1 - 1:7: Salutation. Attributes of the Trinity.
2. Chapter 1:8 - 1:32: The Need for the Gospel. God’s Righteousness Revealed Against Pagan Humanity.
3. Chapter 2: The Righteousness of God Revealed. Condemnation of Moral Man.
4. Chapter 3: Advantages of Being a Jew? Case Against the Entire Human Race. Why Does God Save Anyone?
5. Chapter 4: God’s Greatest Gift. Faith of Abraham and David. Salvation by Faith, not Works. The Resurrection.
6. Chapter 5: Peace With God. The Sequence to Maturity. The Logic of His Love. Two Heads: Adam and Christ.
7. Chapter 6: Two Masters: Sin Personified, and God as Revealed in Jesus. The Death of Defeat. Baptism. Sanctification.
8. Chapter 7: Law School: The Law and Christ Risen. Dead to the Law. Spirit Is Willing, the Flesh Is Weak.
9. Chapter 8:1 - 17: Deliverance from the Flesh by the Power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit’s Inner Witness.
10. Chapter 8:18 - 27: The New Creation. Preservation in Suffering by the Power of the Holy Spirit.
11. Chapter 8:28 - 39: Our Eternal Security. Hymn of Praise for Victory. Certainty of Sanctification.
12. Chapter 9:1 - 5: Advantages of Being a Jew? Discussion of the Covenants. The Sceptre of Judah. Eschatological Heresies.
13. Chapter 9:6 - 13: Has the Word of God Failed? Doctrine of Election.
14. Chapter 9:14 - 33: God’s Sovereignty. Moses and Pharaoh. Gentiles Called. Stumbling Stone.
15. Chapter 10:1 - 15: Rabbinical Expectations. Salvation by Faith Taught by Moses. “Whosoever...” Israel Present.
16. Chapter 10:16 - 21: Review of Post-Biblical History of Israel up to modern day.
17. Chapter 11:1 - 24: Israel’s Future. Salvation unto the Gentiles.
18. Chapter 11:25: Israel’s Future—Part Two.
19. Chapter 11:25 - 36: The Kingdom Parables. Mysteries. “Until.” Rapture Models.
20. Chapter 12: Gifts. Armor. Body Life. Evidences of the Spirit-filled Person.
21. Chapter 13: Civil Responsibilities: to the state; to those outside the Church.
22. Chapter 14: Christian Maturity. Capital Punishment. Dietary Restrictions? The Sabbath Day Dilemma. Sunday or Saturday?
23. Chapter 15: Importance of Unity within the Body. In Light of Christ’s Ministry. Paul’s Methodology and Plans.
24. Chapter 16: Importance of Relationships. A Most Painful Sin, Gossip. Professional Secretaries.

Session 1 of 24 - Introduction and Chapter 1:1 - 1:7