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These are the Epistles to The Philippians, Colossians, I-II Thessalonians, I-II Timothy, Titus and Philemon.

This is the Epistles to the Galatians - Ephesians part II

This is The Epistles of The Galatians-Ephesians.

This is part II of 2nd Corinthians.

Author and Date

Paul is acknowledged as the author both by the letter itself (1:1-2; 16:21) and by the early church fathers. His authorship was attested by Clement of Rome as early as a.d. 96, and today practically all NT interpreters concur. The letter was written c. 55 toward the close of Paul's three-year residency in Ephesus (see 16:5-9; Ac 20:31). It is clear from his reference to staying at Ephesus until Pentecost (16:8) that he intended to remain there somewhat less than a year when he wrote 1 Corinthians.

William Branham tells the story of a woman in his church named Hattyrite, and how what she said, pleased the Lord; and he told her she was like Elisha and the Shunnamite woman and Jesus and the Syrophoenician. Therefore, he told her "Thus Saith The Lord," if he was a true prophet, she could have whatsoever she desired!

William Branham tells the story about a blind man, John Rhyn, in Ft. Wayne, In was healed after a good while of testifying.

Part II of the book of Romans.

SHORT OUTLINE:

II. Justification, or the Imputation of Righteousness (1:18—5:11)

III. Life in Christ, or Union With and Ultimate Conformation to the Righteous One (5:12—8:39)

IV. Vindication, or God’s Righteousness in His Relationship with Israel (9:l—11:36)

V. Application, or God’s Righteousness at Work (12:1—15:13)

VI. Conclusion, or Purpose, Plans, and Praise in Connection with the Dissemination of Righteousness (15:14—16:27)

The book of Romans is a Pauline Epistle (letter from Paul). The Apostle Paul wrote it roughly about 56-57 A.D. The key personalities in the book of Romans are the Apostle Paul, and Phoebe who delivered this letter. Paul wrote the letter to the believers in Rome, hence the name “Romans”. He wrote it to give them a concrete theological foundation on which to construct their faith and to live for and serve God effectively.

The book of Romans reveals the answers to important questions and supplies information on many topics, such as salvation, the sovereignty of God, judgment, spiritual growth, and the righteousness of God. Many scholars also describe it as The Gospel and the Righteousness of God, which can be received only by faith in the atoning death of Jesus Christ.

The focus of the “righteousness of God” is foundational throughout the book of Romans. In fact, it is threaded through every section of the basic outline of this epistle. Paul reiterates this so that the reader may realize that salvation cannot be attained through man’s good deeds but only through faith in God’s righteousness: "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes... For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith" (1:16-17). You cannot repair your relationship with God through your good deeds; this is only accomplished through faith in the perfect and finished work of Jesus Christ.

This is part II of John 11-21. An inspirational, bible listening series.