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Finished: Book of Ephesians Chapter 3
Finished: Book of Ephesians Chapter 2
Finished: Book Of Ephesians Chapter 1 (Inc. Introduction)
Finished: Book of Colossians Chapter 4
Finished: Book of Colossians Chapter 3
Finished: Book of Colossians Chapter 2
Finished: Book of Colossians Inc. Introduction
Finished: 1 Corinthians Chapter 2
Finished: 1 Corinthians Chapter 1 Inc. Introduction
Lesson about Faith, Hope, and Promises
May take a small break from doing these for the next few days;
These are all freely given so take what you desire, and share with others something new you learn from God, and the Lord Jesus Christ who is our wisdom.
There are many treasures in God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ to be unearthed in the bible books we have. God bless, and may some historical background help you understand the book of Romans just a little bit better. (The source book 'Bible Overview' has much more information that what is shared here)
Romans Introduction
Background - Source (Bible Overview - www.hendricksonrose.com)
Author : The apostle Paul is the author of this important letter
Date : This letter was probably written in Ad 57 a little after the Corinthian letters at the time Paul was visiting the Corinthian church and just before he was headed to Jerusalem with the relief fund gathered for the believers there. (Romans 15:25-27)
Audience: Paul wrote this letter to the church in Rome. Rome was at the center of nearly all that happened in the Mediterranean world. Though there is no mention of who first brought the gospel to Rome, Christianity had spread quickly to the captial city of the Empire probably through the natural concourse of business, political, and religious activity. By the time of the great persecution under Emperor Nero (Ad 64), the historian Tacitus could say a 'great multitude' of Christians lived in Rome.
(Those were Nero's early days as emperor, and had not yet turned into the cruel ruler he would become after the fires in Rome.)
The church at Rom was a mix of both Jewish and Gentile believers. There was a large Jewish presence in Rome as we learn from the expulsion order given under Emperor Claudius (Acts 18:2-3). Many believers were already there before Paul made his journey to Rome around Ad 57 (Acts 21:17-28:31).
Paul greatly desires to visit the Christians in Rome. Little die he know when wrote this letter that he would later come in chains to the city and testify before the emperor. Nor could he know of his eventual death by beheading in Rome. What Paul did know was the power of the gospel. In Romans, we have an unmatched presentation of it.
Romans 1:
1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Finished: Book of Ephesians Chapter 2
Finished: Book Of Ephesians Chapter 1 (Inc. Introduction)
Finished: Book of Colossians Chapter 4
Finished: Book of Colossians Chapter 3
Finished: Book of Colossians Chapter 2
Finished: Book of Colossians Inc. Introduction
Finished: 1 Corinthians Chapter 2
Finished: 1 Corinthians Chapter 1 Inc. Introduction
Lesson about Faith, Hope, and Promises
May take a small break from doing these for the next few days;
These are all freely given so take what you desire, and share with others something new you learn from God, and the Lord Jesus Christ who is our wisdom.
There are many treasures in God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ to be unearthed in the bible books we have. God bless, and may some historical background help you understand the book of Romans just a little bit better. (The source book 'Bible Overview' has much more information that what is shared here)
Romans Introduction
Background - Source (Bible Overview - www.hendricksonrose.com)
Author : The apostle Paul is the author of this important letter
Date : This letter was probably written in Ad 57 a little after the Corinthian letters at the time Paul was visiting the Corinthian church and just before he was headed to Jerusalem with the relief fund gathered for the believers there. (Romans 15:25-27)
Audience: Paul wrote this letter to the church in Rome. Rome was at the center of nearly all that happened in the Mediterranean world. Though there is no mention of who first brought the gospel to Rome, Christianity had spread quickly to the captial city of the Empire probably through the natural concourse of business, political, and religious activity. By the time of the great persecution under Emperor Nero (Ad 64), the historian Tacitus could say a 'great multitude' of Christians lived in Rome.
(Those were Nero's early days as emperor, and had not yet turned into the cruel ruler he would become after the fires in Rome.)
The church at Rom was a mix of both Jewish and Gentile believers. There was a large Jewish presence in Rome as we learn from the expulsion order given under Emperor Claudius (Acts 18:2-3). Many believers were already there before Paul made his journey to Rome around Ad 57 (Acts 21:17-28:31).
Paul greatly desires to visit the Christians in Rome. Little die he know when wrote this letter that he would later come in chains to the city and testify before the emperor. Nor could he know of his eventual death by beheading in Rome. What Paul did know was the power of the gospel. In Romans, we have an unmatched presentation of it.
Romans 1:
1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
Verse 1: Paul is writing this letter, whom was a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God. (Gospel = Good news)
2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
Verse 2: God had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures -> the coming of Christ Jesus.
3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
Verse 3: Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh,
4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
Verse 4: And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead
5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
verse 5: by whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations for Christ Jesus Name.
6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
Verse 6: Among whom you are also the called of Jesus Christ
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Verse 7: To all that be in Rome, beloved of God -> Called to be saints; Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
