The History of the History of Romans
Posted by Chris on September 14, 2008 under Sermons
“The Apostle Paul Slept Here”
- Romans has such a grand history that a history of that history could be written
- Signposts on the path
- Attempts to understand Paul
Romans on Romans
- Paul has never met the Roman churches:
- “One of the things I always pray for is the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you … I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to visit you, but I was prevented until now.” – Romans 1:10-13
- There’s no real crisis in Rome:
- “I am fully convinced, my dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness. You know these things so well you can teach each other all about them.” – Romans 15:14
- Paul is at a turning point in his mission:
- “But now I have finished my work in these regions, and after all these long years of waiting, I am eager to visit you. I am planning to go to Spain, and when I do, I will stop off in Rome. And after I have enjoyed your fellowship for a little while, you can provide for my journey.” – Romans 15:23-24
Origen on Romans
- Origen of Alexandria, third century teacher
- Romans describes the Jew and Gentile struggle
- Age of Accountability
Augustine on Romans
- Bishop of Hippo, fourth century
- Divine Grace conquers sinful nature
- Original sin
Luther on Romans
- Martin Luther, 16th century
- Justification by Faith Alone
- Most important piece of the New Testament!
Moser on Romans
- K.C. Moser, 20th century
- The Gist of Romans
- The gospel of the cross
- The importance of grace
The Gist of Romans
- The gospel has not been preached when the cross has been ignored.
- Let us not have faith in men, but in God.