• Lesson 1: Introduction and Preview (Rom 1:17; 15:14-16:27)
• * Topic 1: Background Information
•   Value of the Epistle
•   Paul's Reasons for Writing (Rom 15:14-33)
•   The Church at Rome (Rom 16:1-16)
•   Message of the Epistle
•   Preview of the Epistle
• * Topic 2: Paul's Introduction to the Epistle (Rom 1:1-17)
•   Greetings (Rom 1:1-7)
•   Paul's Proposed Visit (Rom 1:8-15)
•   Theme of the Epistle (Rom 1:16-17)

Lesson 1: Introduction and Preview to Romans
Topic 1: Background Information

In this section you will begin to learn about the Christians in Rome and about Paul's concerns as he sat down to write his epistle to them. You will also receive a brief overview of the main concepts covered in Romans and observe step-by-step how Paul develops his argument in the epistle.