Lessons Series: Romans Study Romans Study Mark Lanier teaching through the book of Romans. Back to Series ID Title Presentation Date Speaker Handouts Slides Audio Video Full Lesson Synopsis Sort Order ID Title Presentation Date Speaker Handouts Slides Audio Video Full Lesson Synopsis Sort Order 1635 Lesson 1 - Introduction 03/30/2025 Mark Lanier 3-30-25 - Biblical-Literacy Mark Lanier began a new series on Romans. Today’s focus merged how to study an Epistle and began an introduction into the book of Romans. 1. How to study Romans, an Epistle, in 8 basic steps. Historical context Literary context Textual analysis Paragraph exegesis Theological analysis Application Mix-in others Constant ongoing reflection 2. The occasion of the letter - Mark explains historical context that result in the church in Rome consisting of both Jewish and Gentile Christians with an appeal for unity. 3. The opening of Romans - Learn how Romans differs from Paul’s other epistles in his introduction which includes the author, recipients and a greeting. Points for home God works through history Gospel is amazing news You are loved, called, and forgiven 0 1636 Session 2 - The theme of the book of Romans 04/06/2025 Mark Lanier 4-6-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark taught the second lesson in Romans with an emphasis on the beginning verses of chapter one. Paul wrote Romans around 55AD. Mark breaks down the lessons: Paul’s Salutation to the Romans He is a servant of Jesus Christ. Called to be an apostle to share the Gospel. Grace and peace. Paul’s Prayer Thank God for the Romans’ faith and prays for their strength. Paul’s Theme Paul is not ashamed of the Gospel: the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. It is the power of God for salvation. Mark will devote next Sunday’s lesson to expanding on Paul's theme. Points for home: There is a lot to be praying about in this world Amazing news of the Gospel That is worth singing about Listen to Mark review lesson 1 and share insights into today’s lesson. Paul's opening shows his humility, love for God and the Romans, and his commitment to spreading the Gospel. 0 1637 Session 3 - Palm Sunday study of Romans 1:16-17. 04/13/2025 Mark Lanier 04-13-25 Biblical Literacy Marks continued the study of the book of Romans by focusing on Chapter 1 vs 16 & 17 and Paul and his family life long movements and the influence that each of the places he lived and the influences each location had on his life, his person and influences on his character. God died for our sins. The most simple thing about the Gospel is Christ Died for our sins. The most profound thing about the Gospel is Christ died for our sins. Paul grew up in Tarsus, which was a major intellectual center and traveled the area as a child and as a God- fearing adult. Those travels shaped his persona and his deep belief and praise for the Christ that he came to know beyond well. Mark focused On: The literary context of Romans 1:16-17 Dissecting Romans 1:16-17 The Impact of Romans 1:16-17 Good writing habits were discussed relative to the introduction content, omit needless words, brevity, completeness, conciseness, while focusing on each word. The lesson continues with the techniques that are needed to deliver an argument that is clear and lucid, briefly set forth in a methodical way, and have the following qualities, brevity, completeness and conciseness. Mark discusses, in detail, the use of the key words in Romans 1:16 & 17, Gospel, Power and Righteousness. Get Ready for Easter Weekend; “For the word of the Cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being Saved it is the POWER OF GOD” 1-Cor 1:18 0
