Chapter 1:8-17
By Pastor Greg Hooker
VERSE BY VERSE STUDY ON THE BOOK OF ROMANS
Read Scripture Text (Note: All Scriptures used are from the KJV.)
Chapter 1:8-17
Chapter 1:8-17
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
PAUL EXTENDS HIS GRATITUDE
Verse 8
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”
As customary, Paul was quick to offer thanks to God for the Church at Rome even though he had never had the opportunity to visit them. It seems from this passage that the church at Rome had somewhat of a reputation as being faithful in some ways. Therefore the Apostle offers thanks.
So often in the Scriptures we are exhorted to “give thanks for all things”. How much better to do that than to grumble and complain about things we cannot control and are outside of God’s will for our lives. Such was Paul’s importance to express his gratitude to his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, for the calling placed upon him.
We are all members of one great family and we should make it a priority to offer gratitude one for another. Even more so for our great salvation gifted to us by our Redeemer. What a wonderful salvation ‘package’ God gave us though His Son! Henceforth, it’s our duty to offer our lives as “living sacrifices” unto the Lord (Romans 12:1) and to share His priceless ‘Gift’ to others.
PAUL EXTENDS HIS JOY
Paul goes on to extend his joy and pleasure to the believers at Rome for their faith which was “spoken of throughout the world’'. Sadly, as was true in Paul’s day, some churches lack a good testimony in the community. This is a huge stigma or stain on the Church of Christ, Him being the cornerstone of the Church. A church with a bad reputation and testimony should close immediately close their doors and not bring more reproach on the name of Jesus.
Satan can take a local church and turn it into a stumbling block for an entire community. Moreover, it leaves a bad taste for sinners who are looking for faith, genuine love, and acceptance. Where else should the love of Christ be more prevalent than in the house of God which is filled with the loveliness of our Lord?
Verse 8
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”
As customary, Paul was quick to offer thanks to God for the Church at Rome even though he had never had the opportunity to visit them. It seems from this passage that the church at Rome had somewhat of a reputation as being faithful in some ways. Therefore the Apostle offers thanks.
So often in the Scriptures we are exhorted to “give thanks for all things”. How much better to do that than to grumble and complain about things we cannot control and are outside of God’s will for our lives. Such was Paul’s importance to express his gratitude to his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, for the calling placed upon him.
We are all members of one great family and we should make it a priority to offer gratitude one for another. Even more so for our great salvation gifted to us by our Redeemer. What a wonderful salvation ‘package’ God gave us though His Son! Henceforth, it’s our duty to offer our lives as “living sacrifices” unto the Lord (Romans 12:1) and to share His priceless ‘Gift’ to others.
PAUL EXTENDS HIS JOY
Paul goes on to extend his joy and pleasure to the believers at Rome for their faith which was “spoken of throughout the world’'. Sadly, as was true in Paul’s day, some churches lack a good testimony in the community. This is a huge stigma or stain on the Church of Christ, Him being the cornerstone of the Church. A church with a bad reputation and testimony should close immediately close their doors and not bring more reproach on the name of Jesus.
Satan can take a local church and turn it into a stumbling block for an entire community. Moreover, it leaves a bad taste for sinners who are looking for faith, genuine love, and acceptance. Where else should the love of Christ be more prevalent than in the house of God which is filled with the loveliness of our Lord?
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1. Discuss in your own words why it's important to give thanks.
2. Why is it important for a church to have a good testimony.
2. Why is it important for a church to have a good testimony.
THE COMPASSION OF PAUL.
Verse 9
“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”
Paul shows a compassionate plea to the believers at the church in Rome by saying “God is my witness”. He was trying to convey his love and concern for their spiritual well-being as evidenced in his fervent prayers for them. He longed in his soul to join and impart the grace given to him by the Lord “whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son,”.
Paul wanted them to know without doubt that his love for them wasn’t superficial, but born from a genuine compassion in his heart that only Christ could give. “With my spirit”, or whole heart - real, sincere, Agapa Love, flowing from the well springs of the Father, “for God is love” (see 1 John 4:7-21).
“that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”
Praying always for the church unto God. Paul developed a strong and powerful prayer life, one of ceaseless intercession. Not just a one time deal, but over and over as much as possible. The more Paul prayed the bigger the burden for the Romans expanded in his heart. Consequently, that’s how the Lord instructs all of us to pray (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Never give up your prayer life. Never give up on praying for your family, friends, and even foes. The moment you do, your spiritual life begins to loose steam rapidly. Your power and faith begins to decline and decay. Pray and keep on praying, strengthening your faith and increasing the burdens on your soul for those for whom God has placed on our hearts (“... the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16)
Verse 9
“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”
Paul shows a compassionate plea to the believers at the church in Rome by saying “God is my witness”. He was trying to convey his love and concern for their spiritual well-being as evidenced in his fervent prayers for them. He longed in his soul to join and impart the grace given to him by the Lord “whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son,”.
Paul wanted them to know without doubt that his love for them wasn’t superficial, but born from a genuine compassion in his heart that only Christ could give. “With my spirit”, or whole heart - real, sincere, Agapa Love, flowing from the well springs of the Father, “for God is love” (see 1 John 4:7-21).
“that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”
Praying always for the church unto God. Paul developed a strong and powerful prayer life, one of ceaseless intercession. Not just a one time deal, but over and over as much as possible. The more Paul prayed the bigger the burden for the Romans expanded in his heart. Consequently, that’s how the Lord instructs all of us to pray (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Never give up your prayer life. Never give up on praying for your family, friends, and even foes. The moment you do, your spiritual life begins to loose steam rapidly. Your power and faith begins to decline and decay. Pray and keep on praying, strengthening your faith and increasing the burdens on your soul for those for whom God has placed on our hearts (“... the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16)
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3. Paul shows a compassionate plea to the believers at the church in Rome to show what to them?
4. Discuss Paul's prayer life and how it is an example for us (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
5. What happens when you give up your prayer life.
4. Discuss Paul's prayer life and how it is an example for us (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
5. What happens when you give up your prayer life.
PAUL’S PRAYER LIFE.
Verse 10
“Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.”
Our prayer requests to God must always be in conjunction with God’s will, for if it isn’t in the mind of the Lord for Paul to go to Rome, it just won’t happen. As we find out later, God did allow him to go to Rome, but it was not under the most pleasant of circumstances.
God commands all of us to pray, but He isn’t going to grant you things that are outside the bounds of His will for your life (James 4:15). Anything that could hurt His children is not on the list to be granted. You cannot make God your ‘Spiritual Santa’ to deliver things to you that’s not beneficial.
While Paul tried several times to make this trip to Rome, the Lord led him in another direction. Many times we think we are called to go to a certain place, or do a particular thing, then at the last moment God says no and changes all your plans and directions. Don’t be dismayed when this happens, just thank the Lord He is sending you to the ‘perfect’ place to do your best to serve Him.
PAUL'S PLANS WERE GRANTED, BUT NOT THE WAY HE ENVISIONED
His trip to Rome was granted, but not in the way that he would have chosen. Paul was later persecuted by the Jews and arraigned before Agrippa. He then appealed to the Roman emperor and was escorted there in chains. To Paul’s surprise, God used him in a mysterious fashion.
Things don’t always go according to our plans from the perspective of our limited minds. Often the Lord will answer our petitions, but in a little different way that would accomplish much more than we ourselves had planned. This is where the ‘foreknowledge’ of the Lord can see into the future and choose the best path for us to follow.
Verse 10
“Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.”
Our prayer requests to God must always be in conjunction with God’s will, for if it isn’t in the mind of the Lord for Paul to go to Rome, it just won’t happen. As we find out later, God did allow him to go to Rome, but it was not under the most pleasant of circumstances.
God commands all of us to pray, but He isn’t going to grant you things that are outside the bounds of His will for your life (James 4:15). Anything that could hurt His children is not on the list to be granted. You cannot make God your ‘Spiritual Santa’ to deliver things to you that’s not beneficial.
While Paul tried several times to make this trip to Rome, the Lord led him in another direction. Many times we think we are called to go to a certain place, or do a particular thing, then at the last moment God says no and changes all your plans and directions. Don’t be dismayed when this happens, just thank the Lord He is sending you to the ‘perfect’ place to do your best to serve Him.
PAUL'S PLANS WERE GRANTED, BUT NOT THE WAY HE ENVISIONED
His trip to Rome was granted, but not in the way that he would have chosen. Paul was later persecuted by the Jews and arraigned before Agrippa. He then appealed to the Roman emperor and was escorted there in chains. To Paul’s surprise, God used him in a mysterious fashion.
Things don’t always go according to our plans from the perspective of our limited minds. Often the Lord will answer our petitions, but in a little different way that would accomplish much more than we ourselves had planned. This is where the ‘foreknowledge’ of the Lord can see into the future and choose the best path for us to follow.
QUESTION INSTRUCTIONS: Please read each question and write your answer in the "COMMENT" box below. Be sure to number each answer corresponding to the question asked and be as thorough as possible. The more you put into this study, the more you will commit it to memory. IMPORTANT: Do not refresh or shut your computer down until you are finished with this section and click the "Submit" button or you will loose all your information.
6. Our prayers must be in conjunction to what?
7. Look up James 4:15 and write it out.
8. Paul tried several times to go to Rome, but what happened?
9. What is God teaching us when our prayers aren’t answered exactly the way we asked?
7. Look up James 4:15 and write it out.
8. Paul tried several times to go to Rome, but what happened?
9. What is God teaching us when our prayers aren’t answered exactly the way we asked?
Verse 11
“For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;”
Paul has an inner urge that would not go away. He had an itch that wouldn’t quit. He desired with all his heart to visit with the believers at the church in Rome (Romans 15:23 & 32). He wanted to “impart” among them and “exercise” the office of the ministry, to establish them in the Gospel and to confirm their hopes. As should the modern churches of our day, the Apostle wanted to expound on the riches of God’s grace concerning salvation, to build them up and encourage them in the faith (Romans 15:29).
Furthermore, Paul wanted to teach them in the ‘gifts’ of the Spirit and lay a solid ground work to establish their faith (Ephesians 4:13).
Verse 12
“That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.”
In other words, Paul wanted to be “comforted together” or fellowship together with the church based on common ground, which is “faith” in the same God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sounds like a good reason for us to attend church when possible doesn’t it? We gather together to fellowship and rejoice over the One who established the Church to begin with.
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25).
“For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;”
Paul has an inner urge that would not go away. He had an itch that wouldn’t quit. He desired with all his heart to visit with the believers at the church in Rome (Romans 15:23 & 32). He wanted to “impart” among them and “exercise” the office of the ministry, to establish them in the Gospel and to confirm their hopes. As should the modern churches of our day, the Apostle wanted to expound on the riches of God’s grace concerning salvation, to build them up and encourage them in the faith (Romans 15:29).
Furthermore, Paul wanted to teach them in the ‘gifts’ of the Spirit and lay a solid ground work to establish their faith (Ephesians 4:13).
Verse 12
“That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.”
In other words, Paul wanted to be “comforted together” or fellowship together with the church based on common ground, which is “faith” in the same God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sounds like a good reason for us to attend church when possible doesn’t it? We gather together to fellowship and rejoice over the One who established the Church to begin with.
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25).
QUESTION INSTRUCTIONS: Please read each question and write your answer in the "COMMENT" box below. Be sure to number each answer corresponding to the question asked and be as thorough as possible. The more you put into this study, the more you will commit it to memory. IMPORTANT: Do not refresh or shut your computer down until you are finished with this section and click the "Submit" button or you will loose all your information.
10. What did Paul want to “impart” and “exercise” among the believers at Rome?
11. What are some good reasons to assemble ourselves at church according to Paul?
11. What are some good reasons to assemble ourselves at church according to Paul?
Verse 13
“Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.”
We have covered this in subsequent passages, that Paul was hindered or obstructed from going his own route (Romans 1:10; Acts 19:21). How these frequent diversions came about is not known, but they were all in God’s plan for Paul. Therefore it behooves us not to be downcast when changes in our plans come our way. They only establish a better path in the Lords plan for us.
Verse 14
“I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.”
This verse doesn’t mean the Romans or anyone else had done a favor for Paul, thus making him a debtor to them. It simply means he was under obligation to preach the Gospel to all possible - that was his commission.
This obligation arose from the favor that God had shown him in appointing him to this work. He was specially chosen as a vessel to bear the gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15; Romans 11:13), and he did not feel that he had discharged the obligation until he had made the gospel known as far as possible among all the nations of the earth regardless of who they were.
Just think what our churches could accomplish for Christ if we possessed Paul's attitude! We could evangelize the world. Thousands would be brought into God’s kingdom. Our families, friends, and neighbors would be saved and have their names written in the Book of Life!
“Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.”
We have covered this in subsequent passages, that Paul was hindered or obstructed from going his own route (Romans 1:10; Acts 19:21). How these frequent diversions came about is not known, but they were all in God’s plan for Paul. Therefore it behooves us not to be downcast when changes in our plans come our way. They only establish a better path in the Lords plan for us.
Verse 14
“I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.”
This verse doesn’t mean the Romans or anyone else had done a favor for Paul, thus making him a debtor to them. It simply means he was under obligation to preach the Gospel to all possible - that was his commission.
This obligation arose from the favor that God had shown him in appointing him to this work. He was specially chosen as a vessel to bear the gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15; Romans 11:13), and he did not feel that he had discharged the obligation until he had made the gospel known as far as possible among all the nations of the earth regardless of who they were.
Just think what our churches could accomplish for Christ if we possessed Paul's attitude! We could evangelize the world. Thousands would be brought into God’s kingdom. Our families, friends, and neighbors would be saved and have their names written in the Book of Life!
QUESTION INSTRUCTIONS: Please read each question and write your answer in the "COMMENT" box below. Be sure to number each answer corresponding to the question asked and be as thorough as possible. The more you put into this study, the more you will commit it to memory. IMPORTANT: Do not refresh or shut your computer down until you are finished with this section and click the "Submit" button or you will loose all your information.
12. How should we respond when God doesn't answer our prayers the way we want?
13. What did Paul feel his obligation was to God and what does that teach us?
13. What did Paul feel his obligation was to God and what does that teach us?
Verse 15
“So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
You didn’t have to ask Paul twice. He was more than ready and eager to preach the Gospel with power among the rich, poor, barbarians, and those in high office - anywhere there were sinners that needed the Gospel, that’s where you could expect to find the Apostle. He feared no man. He loved everyone. His service was his all-consuming agenda, to expound on the riches of Jesus Christ.
Verse 16
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
Paul addressed another great problem we have in our modern-day churches - many are ashamed of Christ. At least that seems to be the case, because the vast majority of church goers never help in carrying out “The Great Commission”, They are to busy, scared, don’t care, or just think it's not their job.
“And he [Jesus] said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).
Paul wasn’t shy about going from church to church, or house to house to proclaim the risen and glorified Christ. He said “I am not ashamed”, because it is “the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth”.
It was through faith in Jesus as the Son of God and Saviour of the world, and in the declarations and promises of God made through Him, that sinners could be saved, both to the Jews and the Gentiles. One Savior, one Gospel, and one hope for every creature.
Verse 17
“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
The Apostle Paul gives a reason to the believers at Rome why he was not ashamed of the Gospel. “Therein” is the righteousness of God, which is the equivalent to God’s plan of justifying the sinner by faith in His Son. No longer does the Law have power to hold condemnation over man, nor can it acquit man of his guilt and punishment. Man cannot be brought into a right relationship with God by means of the Law. The Law was perfect and righteous, but no man other than Christ could hope to keep it. The Law cannot save, nor can it keep you saved.
“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all” - James 2:10.
One offense of the Law and you are stamped GILTY OF ALL! Therefore, the plan of God was to justify man by ‘faith’ through the Gospel apart from the works of the law, which could never justify even the best of men.
Furthermore, the moment a person adds any attempt of their own to secure or obtain salvation, it pollutes the Lords plan of salvation by faith entirely. It then becomes a false salvation by works. Yet there are many who think they have to work for salvation and work to maintain it.
The great design of this Epistle to the Romans is to show that man cannot be justified on his own merits, and that the plan of God (through faith in His Son) is the only way in which mankind can escape the condemnation of the Law and eternal damnation. Faith in Jesus Christ' work on the cross is the only way to obtain full and complete favor in the sight of a Holy God.
The apostle shows that justification cannot be by man’s works, and that it can be, and always has been from the beginning of time, exclusively by faith. The Old Testament believers looked forward to the cross by faith, and the New Testament believers looked backward to the cross by faith. This is what Paul calls the "righteousness of God" which is revealed through ‘faith’ in the Gospel.
“So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
You didn’t have to ask Paul twice. He was more than ready and eager to preach the Gospel with power among the rich, poor, barbarians, and those in high office - anywhere there were sinners that needed the Gospel, that’s where you could expect to find the Apostle. He feared no man. He loved everyone. His service was his all-consuming agenda, to expound on the riches of Jesus Christ.
Verse 16
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
Paul addressed another great problem we have in our modern-day churches - many are ashamed of Christ. At least that seems to be the case, because the vast majority of church goers never help in carrying out “The Great Commission”, They are to busy, scared, don’t care, or just think it's not their job.
“And he [Jesus] said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).
Paul wasn’t shy about going from church to church, or house to house to proclaim the risen and glorified Christ. He said “I am not ashamed”, because it is “the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth”.
It was through faith in Jesus as the Son of God and Saviour of the world, and in the declarations and promises of God made through Him, that sinners could be saved, both to the Jews and the Gentiles. One Savior, one Gospel, and one hope for every creature.
Verse 17
“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
The Apostle Paul gives a reason to the believers at Rome why he was not ashamed of the Gospel. “Therein” is the righteousness of God, which is the equivalent to God’s plan of justifying the sinner by faith in His Son. No longer does the Law have power to hold condemnation over man, nor can it acquit man of his guilt and punishment. Man cannot be brought into a right relationship with God by means of the Law. The Law was perfect and righteous, but no man other than Christ could hope to keep it. The Law cannot save, nor can it keep you saved.
“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all” - James 2:10.
One offense of the Law and you are stamped GILTY OF ALL! Therefore, the plan of God was to justify man by ‘faith’ through the Gospel apart from the works of the law, which could never justify even the best of men.
Furthermore, the moment a person adds any attempt of their own to secure or obtain salvation, it pollutes the Lords plan of salvation by faith entirely. It then becomes a false salvation by works. Yet there are many who think they have to work for salvation and work to maintain it.
The great design of this Epistle to the Romans is to show that man cannot be justified on his own merits, and that the plan of God (through faith in His Son) is the only way in which mankind can escape the condemnation of the Law and eternal damnation. Faith in Jesus Christ' work on the cross is the only way to obtain full and complete favor in the sight of a Holy God.
The apostle shows that justification cannot be by man’s works, and that it can be, and always has been from the beginning of time, exclusively by faith. The Old Testament believers looked forward to the cross by faith, and the New Testament believers looked backward to the cross by faith. This is what Paul calls the "righteousness of God" which is revealed through ‘faith’ in the Gospel.
QUESTION INSTRUCTIONS: Please read each question and write your answer in the "COMMENT" box below. Be sure to number each answer corresponding to the question asked and be as thorough as possible. The more you put into this study, the more you will commit it to memory. IMPORTANT: Do not refresh or shut your computer down until you are finished with this section and click the "Submit" button or you will loose all your information.
14. Discuss Paul's "all consuming agenda".
15. What is the "Great Commission" and give a reference verse.
16. Discuss what the Law can and cannot do for man.
17. What do you think James 2:10 is trying to tell us?
18. So the plan of God was to do what?
19. What happens when man adds 'works' to salvation?
20. What is "The great design of this Epistle to the Romans"?
21. 'From the beginning of time' what was God's means of salvation for mankind?
15. What is the "Great Commission" and give a reference verse.
16. Discuss what the Law can and cannot do for man.
17. What do you think James 2:10 is trying to tell us?
18. So the plan of God was to do what?
19. What happens when man adds 'works' to salvation?
20. What is "The great design of this Epistle to the Romans"?
21. 'From the beginning of time' what was God's means of salvation for mankind?