Romans Chapter 1 KJV Flashcards

Introduction to Romans

• Paul identifies himself as a servant and apostle called to spread the Gospel of God.

Prophetic Foundations

• The Gospel was promised through prophets in holy scriptures, indicating a divine plan.

Christological Focus

• Jesus Christ is emphasized as a descendant of David according to the flesh, highlighting His earthly lineage.

Divine Declaration

• Jesus was declared the Son of God with power, underscoring His resurrection as a pivotal event.

Mission and Authority

• Through Jesus, grace and apostleship are given for spreading faith among nations for His name.

Identity of Believers

• Believers in Rome are referred to as called saints, signifying their special relationship with God.

Gratitude for Faith

• Paul expresses thankfulness for the Roman believers’ faith, which is recognized globally.

Prayer Commitment

• Unceasing prayer for the Romans is emphasized, showing Paul's deep concern for their spiritual journey.

Desire for Fellowship

• Paul longs to visit Rome to share spiritual gifts, aiming to strengthen their faith collectively.

Intentions for Ministry

• He strives to bear fruit in Rome, signifying a commitment to expanding the Christian community.

Universal Responsibility

• Paul considers himself indebted to both Greeks and non-Greeks, emphasizing the universal call to preach the Gospel.

Commitment to Preach

• He expresses readiness to preach the Gospel to those in Rome, illustrating his dedication to evangelism.

Power of the Gospel

• The Gospel of Christ is described as the power of God for salvation, accessible to all believers.

Righteousness Through Faith

• The concept of righteousness released through faith is paramount, establishing faith as the foundation of Christian life.

Divine Wrath Revealed

• God’s wrath against ungodliness and unrighteousness is revealed, highlighting the seriousness of sin.

Knowledge of God

• Humans can perceive God's invisible attributes through creation, leaving them without excuse regarding belief.

Human Rejection of God

• Despite knowing God, people fail to glorify Him, leading to darkened hearts and futile thoughts.

Folly of Wisdom

• People mistakenly consider themselves wise, yet their rejection of God leads to foolishness.

Idolatry's Consequences

• The transformation of God's glory into earthly images signifies the perils of idolatry.

Consequences of Rejection

• God permits those who reject Him to pursue uncleanness, which leads to dishonorable actions.

Truth vs. Lies

• The exchange of God's truth for lies results in worship of creation over the Creator.

Vile Affections

• Those who reject God are subjected to unnatural affections, indicating a moral decline.

Same-Sex Relations

• Paul's writing reflects a condemnation of same-sex relations as contrary to natural use, reflecting the societal issues of the time.

Reprobate Mind

• God allows people to pursue a reprobate mind, choosing actions that are unfit and immoral.

Further Decline into Unrighteousness

• A list of unrighteous behaviors is introduced, indicating the pervasive moral degradation in society.