The Epistles

• 66-Books
• Three Continents
• 1,500 years
• 30+ Authors

Big Idea of the Bible:

God making all things new through Jesus.

Out of the 27 Books of the New Testament, Paul wrote .

Ephesians 3:8-9

• Tell everyone about Christ (Salvation)
• Explain God’s mysterious plan (the Church)

Paul’s letters fall into two categories: letters to of or churches and letters addressed to .

What are the epistles about?

1. : What Christians should know
2. Application: what Christians should do with doctrine
3. : specific instructions, greetings, etc.

Romans Outline

1. In chapters 1-11, Paul proclaims the gospel.
2. In chapters 12–15, Paul explains how we should respond. (Romans 12:1-2).
3. At the end of chapter 15, he discusses logistics for his visit to Rome.

Romans 12:1a

Worship is our to the gospel.

Worship is not just a activity; it is an all-of-life activity.

“If you will not worship God seven days a week, you do not worship Him on one day a week.”
– AW Tozer

Romans 12:1b

Living Sacrifice

Holy Sacrifice

Romans 12:2a

• 1 John 2:6
• James 4:4

Acceptable Sacrifice

• Deuteronomy 34:10-12
• Romans 12:2b

A life of leads us into the center of God’s will.

Clarifying Questions:

• Are our lives fully ?
• Are we t for His purpose?
• Are our pure?