Romans 1:14,15

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Romans 1:14-15 I am debtor both to Greeks and to Barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. Romans 1:15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you also that are in Rome.

REALIZING ROMANS, Romans 1:14-15

25.

Why separate the Greeks from the Barbarians if he was debtor to all?

26.

What particular debt would Paul owe to the Greeks? Would it be different from that to the Barbarians? Of course, we know he owed the gospel to both of them, but he felt an individual debt to each. What was it?

27.

Suppose the foolish laughed at him, and the wise snubbed himwhat then?

28.

Did Paul have any doubts about what he had to offer? Then why did he say, as much as in me is?

29.

What were the circumstances that made Paul ready to preach?

Paraphrase

Romans 1:14-15. Being the apostle of the Gentiles, I am bound to preach both to the Greeks, however intelligent, and to the Barbarians; both to the philosophers and to the common people.

Romans 1:15 Therefore, notwithstanding your great proficiency in the sciences, I am willing, according to my ability, to preach the gospel even to you unbelieving Gentiles, who are in Rome.

Summary

He is debtor to preach the gospel to all men, and therefore to those at Rome.

Comment

This thought led him to say that he was debtor to both Greek and Barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish, and hence ready to preach or bring glad tidings (the gospel) to those at Rome also. (Romans 1:14-15)

1.

Without referring to previous material, give the general outline of Part One.