Here is the basic outline for how I propose to study Romans in the Adult Sunday School series. There are a couple of adjustments from the previous entry. Below the outlines is the workup of Lesson 1.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON OUTLINES

Winter Quarter 2011-12 – December—January—February

Material to be Studied: Romans

Quarterly Theme: “God’s Righteousness—Our Salvation” or “From Faith to Faith”

Quarterly Aim:

Outlines for Winter Quarter – 2011-12 Sunday School Lessons

Lesson 1—December 4, 2011 The Revelation of Righteousness—The Gospel

Lesson 2—December 11, 2011 The Lack of Righteousness—Guilty Before God

Lesson 3—December 18, 2011 The Means of Righteousness—Faith in Christ

Lesson 4—December 25, 2011 The Obedience of Righteousness—Yield to God

Lesson 5—January 1, 2012 The Battle for Righteousness—Between Two Natures

Lesson 6—January 8, 2012 The Practice of Righteousness—Walking in the Spirit

Lesson 7—January 15, 2012 The Security of Righteousness—Safe in Christ

Lesson 8—January 22, 2012 The Absence of Righteousness—Israel’s Condemnation

Lesson 9—January 29, 2012 The Attainment of Righteousness—Israel’s Salvation

Lesson 10—February 5, 2012 The Pursuit of Righteousness—Transformed-not-Conformed

Lesson 11—February 12, 2012 The Submission of Righteousness—The Law of Love

Lesson 12—February 19, 2012 The Duty of Righteousness—Consider Others

Lesson 13—February 26, 2012 The Responsibility of Righteousness—Work Together


Lesson 1 December 4, 2011

Lesson Title: The Revelation of Righteousness—The Gospel

Scripture Text: Romans 1:1-17.

Lesson Focus: Romans 1:1-17.

Key Verse: Romans 1:16, 17, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”

Lesson Application: Eternal life only comes by faith in Jesus Christ, which fully reveals the righteousness of God. Whether you are Jew or Gentile, the gospel is for you!

Lesson Outline:

1. Paul’s Letter (Rom. 1:1-7)

A. The author (verse 1)
B. The subject (verses 2-6)
C. The recipients (verse 7)

2. Paul’s Prayer (Rom. 1:8-15)

A. He was Thankful for their faith (verse 8).
B. He prayed for them constantly (verse 9).
C. He requested to come and see them (verses 10-13).

3. Paul’s Desire (Rom. 1:14-17)

A. He felt obligated to Greeks, Barbarians, wise and unwise (verse 14).
B. He wanted to preach the gospel at Rome (verse 15).
C. Reasons he wanted to preach the gospel (verses 16, 17).

1) The gospel is the power of God unto salvation.
2) The gospel is able to save every person who believes.
3) The gospel reveals the righteousness of God.
4) All who are justified get that way by faith.

Sunday Devotional: The Gospel Defined, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.

Daily Devotionals:
November 28 M.—Son of God – His Deity, 1 John 5:20
November 29 T.—Son of David – His Humanity, Matthew 1:16.
November 30 W. – Origin of the Gospel, Galatians 1:6-12.
December 1 T.—Apostle to the Gentiles, Galatians 2:7-9.
December 2 F.—The Way of Salvation, Ephesians 2:8, 9.
December 3 S. – The Gospel of Whosoever, John 3:16.

Suggested Word Studies: declared, Romans 1:4; saints, Romans 1:7; Barbarians, Romans 1:14; unwise, Romans 1:14; salvation, Romans 1:16.

Subjects for Mannas: Paul’s Apostleship, Romans 1:1; The Holy Scriptures, Romans 1:2; Spiritual Fruit, Romans 1:13; The Gospel of Christ, Romans 1:16; The Righteousness of God, Romans 1:17.

Questions for Application:

1. What does it mean to be a saint? Discuss the biblical concept of sainthood (Rom. 1:7).

2. What did Paul mean by his desire to have some fruit among the Romans (Rom. 1:13)? What is spiritual fruit?

3. Why is it important to be clear on the Gospel?

4. Discuss how only the true Gospel reveals the righteousness of God.