The document discusses the background and context of the book of Romans. It describes how the church in Rome likely originated from Pentecost converts in Acts and was influenced by Paul's missionary journeys. It examines key passages in Romans and the Gospel, concluding that the Gospel refers specifically to the testimony of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection according to the Scriptures and apostolic witnesses. The document then outlines 14 lessons or topics covered in the book of Romans.

1. NOT ASHAMED OF
THE GOSPEL
THE GREAT LESSONS OF ROMANS

2. Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Romans 1:16
1. Introduction to Romans- Not Ashamed of the Gospel
2. The Glory of God- Romans 3:23
3. The Problem of Sin- It’s Origins, Defining Sin, and Getting Rid of Sin
4. The Problem of Sin- Walking in the Light and the Battle that Rages
5. Fruit of Holiness- What Kind of People Should We Be?
6. The Law Has Died-
7. There is No Condemnation- The Righteous Fulfillment of the Law
8. The Work of the Spirit in the Christian Life
9. All Things Work Together- Trusting God
10. Predestination- Who are the Called- God’s Plan
11. God in the Fire!
12. What is my Dream?
13. Salvation- How God Designs Your Salvation
14. The Living Sacrifice

3. BACKDROP OF THE BOOK OF ROMANS

4. • Uncertainty as to the origin of congregation
• 1:8; 16:19 seems to indicate a well established group
• Quite possible that it derived from Pentecost crowd-
Acts 2:10
• Tacitus in speaking of Nero’s persecution speaks of
the establishment of influence in Rome as well as
Judea

5. The name was derived from Christ, who in the reign of Tiberius suffered under
Pontius Pilate, the procurator of Judea. By that event the sect of which he was the
founder received a blow which for a time checked the growth of a dangerous
superstition; but it revived soon after, and spread with recruited vigor not only in
Judea, the soil which gave it birth, but even in the city of Rome, the common sink
into which everything infamous and abominable flows like a torrent from all
quarters of the world. Annals- xv.44 Tacitus
*Tacitus- Roman Senator 56-120 AD
Wrote of Roman History during the reign of Tiberius,
Claudius and Nero and during the 69 AD reign of four
emperors. His writings cover from the death of Augustus
in 14 AD to the War with the Jews in 70 AD.

7. Rome being the center of the then known world and having
intercourse with all Greece and the shores of the
Mediterranean, many Greeks and inhabitants of Asia and
Syria, who had become obedient to the gospel under the
preaching of Paul, or those who worked with him, seem to
have made a concerted movement to go to Rome and preach
the gospel to this capital city of the world.
--David Lipscomb, Commentary on Romans (9-10)

8. Rome was the center of
the known universe
unless you lived in
China or the Mayan
Empire, or was one of
the tribes of the North
American continent, or
India.....
We write with a central
focus...the scriptures
are written in that
fashion as well.

9. • Uncertainty as to the origin of congregation
• 1:8; 16:19 seems to indicate a well established group
• Quite possible that it derived from Pentecost crowd-
Acts 2:10
• Tacitus in speaking of Nero’s persecution speaks of
the establishment of influence in Rome as well as
Judea
• In the year 64 AD, both Paul and Peter will meet their
deaths in Rome under the reign of Nero
• At the conclusion of 3rd missionary journey, Paul is
arrested in Jerusalem and appeals to Caesar thus is
taken to Rome.

10. NOT ASHAMED OF
THE GOSPEL
• Some would say it is everything in the New
Testament
• Some would say it is the same as the doctrine
• Some would say gospel is a code word for the
teachings of Jesus
• But the scriptures teach gospel is very specific to
the testimony of the apostles.
But What is the Gospel?

11. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you
also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed
of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
salvation to everyone who believes, to the
Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the
righteousness of God is revealed from faith
for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall
live by faith.” Romans 1:15-17

12. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you
also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed
of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
salvation to everyone who believes, to the
Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the
righteousness of God is revealed from faith
for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall
live by faith.” Romans 1:15-17
Epaischunomai-- to feel shame
for something: - be ashamed.
---Thayer

13. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you
also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed
of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
salvation to everyone who believes, to the
Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the
righteousness of God is revealed from faith
for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall
live by faith.” Romans 1:15-17
Euaggelion-- a good message
--Strong

14. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you
also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed
of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
salvation to everyone who believes, to the
Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the
righteousness of God is revealed from faith
for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall
live by faith.” Romans 1:15-17
Dunamis– theos—
force (literally or figuratively); specifically
miraculous power (usually by implication a miracle itself):
- ability, abundance, meaning, might (-ily, -y, -y deed),
(worker of) miracle (-s), power, strength, violence, mighty
(wonderful) work.

15. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe
all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and,
lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the
world. Matthew 28:19-20

16. ARE THERE TWO DIFFERENT TEACHINGS IN THIS
PASSAGE?
MATHĒTEUŌ
• To Make One a Disciple
• Make Disciples of every nation
DIDASKŌ
• To Instruct, to Teach
• Whatsoever I have Commanded You
• Note this teaching is to be done to
those who have been made disciples

17. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the
world, and preach the gospel to every
creature. He that believeth and is baptized
shall be saved; but he that believeth not
shall be damned. Mark 16:15-16
Believes What?

18. Act 2
The Message (Good News) is
Preached
Jesus of Nazareth (vs. 22)
Jesus Crucified (vs. 23)
God Raised Jesus (vs. 24)
We are Witnesses (vs. 32)
Jesus is Lord (vs. 33)

19. OTHER PASSAGES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE
GOSPEL
• Acts 3:12-4:12
• Romans 6: 3-ff
• 1 Corinthians 15:1

20. PAUL PREACHED TO CORINTH
• I Declare to you the gospel
• Which I Preached to You
• Which Also You Received
• In Which You Stand
• By Which You Are Saved
• Christ Died for our sins
according to the
Scriptures
• He Was buried
• He Rose Again the Third
Day According to the
Scriptures
• And there are Witnesses

21. Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Romans 1:16
1. Introduction to Romans- Not Ashamed of the Gospel
2. The Glory of God- Romans 3:23
3. The Problem of Sin- It’s Origins, Defining Sin, and Getting Rid of Sin
4. The Problem of Sin- Walking in the Light and the Battle that Rages
5. Fruit of Holiness- What Kind of People Should We Be?
6. The Law Has Died-
7. There is No Condemnation- The Righteous Fulfillment of the Law
8. The Work of the Spirit in the Christian Life
9. All Things Work Together- Trusting God
10. Predestination- Who are the Called- God’s Plan
11. God in the Fire!
12. What is my Dream?
13. Salvation- How God Designs Your Salvation
14. The Living Sacrifice