Sunday AM Series: Romans

Pastor Joel Santti: Romans 1:1-1:7

Introduction to the book of Romans

-1.1: Identifies Paul as the writer.
-1.1: Reveals subject of the book, the gospel. (see also Romans 1:16)
-1.2: Paul alludes to the fact that the gospel was "promised" before by the prophets (Old Testament).
-1.3: Makes mention of the Davidic Covenant. (see also Psalm 2)
-1.4: The primacy of the resurrection, proving the person and mission of Christ.
-1.5: Paul's calling of apostleship.
-1.6: "Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ". This includes all believers.
-1.7: "...called to be saints"