| I. THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE WRITER |
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VERSES 1:1-6 |
| A. The Writer: |
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| 1. His Name: |
Paul, |
(1a) |
| 2. His Position: |
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| a. In General Terms: |
a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, |
(1b) |
| b. In Specific Gift: |
called as an apostle, |
(1c) |
| c. In Area of Service: |
set apart for the gospel of God, |
(1d) |
| B. The Ministry (The Gospel of God): |
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| 1. Its Prior Declaration: |
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| a. The Agents: |
through His prophets |
(2b) |
| b. The Location: |
in the holy Scriptures, |
(2c) |
| 2. Its Subject: |
concerning His Son, |
(3a) |
| C. The Subject of the Gospel (His Son): |
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| 1. His Physical Qualifications: |
who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, |
(3b) |
| 2. His Appointment: |
who was declared1Or “who was appointed…” See Appendix 1 the Son of God |
(4a) |
| a. Its Manner: |
with power |
(4b) |
| b. Its Inauguration: |
by the resurrection from the dead, |
(4c) |
| c. Its Basis: |
according to the Spirit of holiness, |
(4d) |
| 3. His Name and Title: |
Jesus Christ our Lord |
(4e) |
| D. The Ministry of Paul as an Apostle: |
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| 1. Its Source: |
through whom we have received grace and apostleship |
(5a) |
| 2. Its Immediate Goal: |
to bring about the obedience of faith |
(5b) |
| 3. Its Field: |
among all the Gentiles |
(5c)( |
| 4. Its Ultimate Goal: |
for His name’s sake, |
(5d) |
| 5. Its Inclusion of Those at Rome: |
among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; |
(6) |
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| II. THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE RECIPIENTS |
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VERSE 1:7 |
| A. The People: |
to all who are |
(7a) |
| B. Their Position: |
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| 1. They are Loved: |
beloved of God in Rome, |
(7b) |
| 2. They are Called: |
called as saints: |
(7c) |
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| III. THE GREETING |
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VERSE 1:7 |
| A. The Substance of the Blessing: |
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| 1. First is Grace: |
Grace to you |
(7d) |
| 2. Second is Peace: |
and peace |
(7e) |
| B. The Source of the Blessing: |
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| 1. From the Father: |
from God our Father |
(7f) |
| 2. From the Lord Jesus Christ: |
and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
(7g) |