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- Introduction. It is hard to account for all the data of Paul’s letter to the Romans, without concluding, along with Wedderburn, that ‘no one, single reason or cause will adequately explain the writing of Romans’.1 It is, nevertheless, helpful to distinguish between the single occasion that precipitated the letter, and the several purposes which Paul was seeking to accomplish by the letter, in view of that particular occasion.
- Paul’s Missionary Purpose. Paul entrusted the letter with Phoebe, whom he expected the believers to welcome on her arrival (16:1–2). Phoebe was to bring the letter as an advance instalment ahead of Paul’s own personal visit, since he was planning to ‘pass through’ Rome on his way to Spain (15:24; cf.
- Paul’s Pastoral Purpose. In 14:1–15:13 Paul directly addresses a pastoral issue that is causing division within the churches of Rome. There are those, whom Paul labels ‘the strong’ (15:1) who are despising ‘the weak in faith’ (14:1) or simply ‘the weak’ (14:2; 15:1).34 Conversely, the weak are standing in judgment over the strong.
- Paul’s Apologetic Purpose. So far I have argued that Paul had two purposes in mind when he wrote Romans. The first was a missionary purpose, and the second a pastoral purpose, the two being linked in various ways.
Jul 12, 2005 · Corinthians. This book was definitely addressed to the church in Corinth. It addressed specific needs and problems in Corinth. The same could be said for Galatians and other of Paul’s letters. By contrast, there does not seem to be any content in Romans (other than the final salutations), in the book of Romans which is specific to the needs ...
Mar 18, 2024 · Date of Writing: The Book of Romans was likely written A.D. 56-58. Purpose of Writing: As with all Paul’s epistles to the churches, his purpose in writing was to proclaim the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ by teaching doctrine and edify and encourage the believers who would receive his letter. Of particular concern to Paul were those to whom ...
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Paul’s letter to the Romans is arguably the single most important piece of literature in the history of the world. 1. Martin Luther: “This epistle [i.e., Romans] is really the chief part of the New Testament, and is truly the purest gospel. It is worthy not only that every Christian should know it word for word, by heart, but also that he should oc...
Some argue that Paul wrote this letter primarily to address a specific problem in the church at Rome (Rom. 14:1–15:13). Paul rebukes two groups: the “weak in faith” (probably mainly Jewish Christians) and the “strong” in faith (probably mainly Gentile Christians). Gentile Christians were becoming arrogant toward the minority of Jewish Christians. B...
The gospel reveals how God is righteously righteousing (i.e., justifying) unrighteous individuals—both Jews and Gentiles—at this stage in the history of salvation.8 How does that happen? By faith in Christ apart from the law covenant. Why does that happen? Ultimately for God’s glory (Rom. 11:33–36). The word gospel (Greek: euangelion) and its relat...
Jul 7, 2004 · 2. A More Absolute Chronology: Paul probably wrote Romans between A.D. 56-57. a. Paul seems to have stood before Gallio, the proconsul of Achaia, in the summer of A.D. 51 on his second missionary journey 9. b. After staying many days in Corinth (Acts 18:18) Paul set out for Syria and remained some time in Ephesus (perhaps early fall AD 52; Acts ...
- A. Externally1 and internally2 the evidence has been overwhelming in critical scholarship in favor of Pauline authorship of this letter.3 Once Paul...
- A. Date: Winter A.D. 56-57 from Corinth1. A Relative Chronology: Romans was probably written during Paul’s third missionary journey from Corinth:7a...
- A. The last two chapters of Romans are considered to be problematic to the integrity of the bookB. Chapter 16 has been considered to be, in whole o...
- A. Paul planned to do missionary work in Spain (15:24,28) and thus visit the Romans for prayer and financial supportB. Paul was interested in the R...
- A. To create an interest in Paul’s Spanish mission; however, this does not account adequately for the theological nature of the missionB. To presen...
Since Paul wrote it during the mid-first century AD, Paul’s Letter to Romans has had an immense influence on Christian history, theology, and practice. Over time it has inspired numerous debates and movements relating to grace, faith, and salvation among numerous denominations – from church father writings of that time through to reformatory discussions during Protestant Reformation ...
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Letter of Paul to the Romans, sixth book of the New Testament and the longest and doctrinally most significant of St. Paul the Apostle’s writings. It was probably composed at Corinth in about 57 ce. The epistle was addressed to the Christian church at Rome, whose congregation Paul hoped to visit for the first time on his way to Spain.
