로마서 서론

1. 바울은 로마서를 3차전도여행시 AD 57년 경에 고린도에서 기록했다.(행 20:2-3)

2. 주제

로마서의 주제는 하나님의 의와 구원하시는 그리스도의 은혜이다. 십자가위의 예수 그리스도를 통해서 하나님은 죄를 심판하시고 동시에 그의 구원의 자비를 선포하셨다.

3. 목적과 배경

It is more likely that Paul wrote the letter to address particular issues of concern to the Roman church. Specifically, he addressed matters of interest for a church that included both Jewish and Gentile Christians: (1) Can one be right with God through obeying the law (Rom. 1:1–3:20)? (2) What can be learned from Abraham, and is he the father of both Jewish and Gentile Christians (4:1–25)? (3) What role does the law play with reference to sin (5:20; 7:1–25)? (4) What does the salvation of Gentiles indicate about the future of Israel as God’s people (9:1–11:36)? (5) Should Christians observe OT food laws, and how should they relate to fellow believers on such matters (14:1–15:13)?

The focus on Jew-Gentile issues suggests that tensions existed between Jews and Gentiles in the church in Rome. The Roman church probably began as a Jewish church, though it is not known exactly when it was established. Perhaps Jews from Rome returned from Jerusalem after Pentecost (Acts 2:10) and founded the church, or perhaps the church was established later. Some have suggested that Peter founded the church in Rome, but no significant evidence supports this premise.

Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2151.

복음선포의 궁극적인 목적이 바로 하나님의 영광이다. 바울은 이방인들이 예수 그리스도의 이름으로 믿음의 순종에 이르기를 바라고 있다. 하나님께서는 모든 구원의 역사들이 그분의 이름을 찬양하고 영광을 이루기를 계획하셨다.

Of course, the ultimate aim and purpose for the preaching of the gospel is the glory of God. Paul longs for the Gentiles to come to the obedience of faith for the sake of Christ’s name (1:5). God has planned all of salvation history to bring glory and praise to his name (11:33–36).

Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2152.

Key Themes

 1. All people are sinners, therefore all, without exception, need to be saved from their sin.

1:18–3:20; 5:12–19

 2. The Mosaic law, though good and holy, cannot counteract the power of sin.

2:12–29; 3:9–20; 5:20; 7:1–25; 9:30–10:8

 3. Through the righteousness of God, sin is judged and salvation is provided.

3:21–26; 5:12–19; 6:1–10; 7:1–6; 8:1–4

 4. With the coming of Jesus Christ, the former age of redemptive history has passed away and the new age of redemptive history has begun.

1:1–7; 3:21–26; 5:1–8:39

 5. The atoning death of Jesus Christ is central to God’s plan of salvation.

3:21–26; 4:23–25; 5:6–11, 15–19; 6:1–10; 7:4–6; 8:1–4

 6. Justification is by faith alone.

1:16–4:25; 9:30–10:21

 7. There is a certain hope of future glory for those who are in Christ Jesus.

5:1–8:39

 8. Those who have died with Christ and who enjoy the work of the Holy Spirit are enabled to live a new life.

2:25–29; 6:1–7:6; 8:1–39

 9. God is sovereign in salvation; he works all things according to his plan.

9:1–11:36

 10. God fulfills his saving promises to both Jews and Gentiles.

1:18–4:25; 9:1–11:36; 15:8–13

 11. The grace of the gospel calls Christians to personal holiness, mutual service, good citizenship, and wholehearted neighbor-love in Christ.

12:1–13:14

Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2154.

The Setting of Romans

(c. a.d. 57)

Paul probably wrote Romans from Corinth during his third missionary journey (Acts 20:2–3). Rome was the epicenter of the powerful Roman Empire, ruling over many of the great ancient centers of Western civilization. Paul had established the church at Corinth during his second missionary journey (Acts 18:1–11).

Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2155.