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Lesson 1: Introduction and Preview to Romans
Topic 1: Background Information (Continued)

## Value of the Epistle

Objective 1 - At the end of this topic, you will be able to list the theological, spiritual, and practical value of the epistle to the Romans and state your objectives in studying it.

If you have doctrinal questions that you cannot answer, look for their answers in Romans. If you have studied the Galatians course, you received a good foundation for studying this epistle. The similarity of theme and subject matter in Romans and Galatians will help you find the answers to most of your questions.

The theological value of Romans is great. It is the foundational document of the whole Pauline system of truth and teaching. This book of the Bible provides us with the most systematic and complete theological presentation of the gospel. You will have a much deeper understanding of Christ's redemptive work and appreciation for it when you finish this study.

The spiritual value is equally great. Romans sheds light on the Christian way of life in a way that will be of great personal value to you. The source of strength and the secret of victorious Christian living are important themes in this epistle.

The practical value of the epistle lies in the definite picture painted of what Christianity really is. The latter portion of the epistle gives many important principles for everyday Christian living.

As you study these lessons, pray that the Holy Spirit will make Romans a source of spiritual enrichment to your personal life and a powerful tool for use in your ministry.

##### Question 1

In which book of the Bible will you find the most systematic and complete theological presentation of the gospel?

|  | Gospel of Luke
|  | Gospel of John
|  | Epistle to the Galatians
|  | Epistle to the Romans

##### Question 2

Enter your answer for the question in the "course Life Notebook Questions page" found in the "Personal Life Notebook" section.

In your Life Notebook, briefly state three values of Romans as labeled below.

Theological:

Spiritual:

Practical:

##### Question 3

Romans and Galatians are quite different in their theme and subject matter.

|  | True
|  | False

##### Question 4

Galatians is primarily a defense of the gospel, whereas Romans is primarily an exposition of the gospel.

|  | True
|  | False