Study #1 - The Gospel

 Brief background of the book of Romans:

• The first of 13 epistles (letters) written by the apostle & evangelist, Paul of Tarsus.
• Dictated by Paul and written by his assistant, Tertius, around 58 AD, while in Corinth.
  
  • Acts 20:1-3
    
  • Romans 15:25-27
    
• The letter was written to prepare for Paul's visit to Rome and eventually, Spain. 
  
  • Romans 1:10-13
    
  • Romans 15:23-28
    
• The letter was probably transported by a deaconess named Phoebe
  
  • Romans 16:1-2
    
• Martin Luther called it "the chief book of the New Testament and the purest Gospel."

Paul's Letters & Missionary Journeys

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Paul's Journey From Jerusalem To Rome

The Study: The Gospel

What is the Gospel?  Romans 1:16-17

Points On The Gospel

• The Gospel was first preached by God!  (Genesis 3:15)
  
• The Gospel is both Old Testament & New Testament!  (Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18)
• The Gospel is for all!  (Mark 13:10)
• The Gospel is to be heard. (Mark 16:15)
  
• The Gospel is to be believed. (Mark 1:15)
  
• The Gospel is to be lived.  (Matthew 24:14)