New Testament · Book 45 of 66
Romans
16 chapters. Book overviews with themes and outlines are written and reviewed in Phase 2. Below are the records in the graph that draw primarily on this book.
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Abraham
Abraham, first called Abram, was the patriarch whom God called out of Ur to a land He would show him, promising him descendants, a great name, and blessing for all the families of the earth. Genesis says he believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.
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Achaia
Achaia, a Roman province covering much of Greece, with Corinth as its capital. Mentioned in 10 verses across 5 books, first at Acts 18:12.
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Adam
Adam was the first human being, formed by God from the dust of the ground and placed in the garden of Eden to work and keep it. With Eve he disobeyed God's one command and was sent out of the garden. Genesis, Luke's genealogy, and Paul's letters all treat him as the head of the human family.
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Ampliatus
Ampliatus, a beloved fellow believer greeted by Paul in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:8.
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Andronicus
Andronicus, along with Junia, was a fellow prisoner with Paul and was noted as outstanding among the apostles. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:7.
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Apelles
Apelles, described as "approved in Christ," was among those greeted by Paul in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:10.
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Aquila
Aquila, along with his wife Priscilla, was a Jewish Christian who worked as a tentmaker and played a significant role in the early church, partnering with Paul in his ministry. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Acts 18:2.
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Aristobulus
Paul sends greetings to those who belong to the household of Aristobulus, suggesting that Aristobulus was a prominent believer in Rome. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:10.
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Asyncritus
Asyncritus was a believer in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings (Rom.16.14). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:14.
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Cenchreae
Cenchreae was the eastern port of Corinth, where Paul had his hair cut in connection with a vow, and was the home of Phoebe, a deaconess of the church. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Acts 18:18.
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Epaenetus
Epaenetus was the first convert to Christ in Asia and was beloved by Paul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:5.
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Erastus
Erastus was a companion of Paul who served as the city treasurer in Corinth. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Acts 19:22.
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Gaius
Gaius, a Corinthian believer baptized by Paul, hosted Paul and the whole church in his home. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Romans 16:23.
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Hermas
Hermas was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:14.
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Hermes
Hermes was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:14.
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Herodion
Herodion was a relative of Paul in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:11.
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Hosea
Hosea was a prophet who ministered to the northern kingdom of Israel during the reigns of several kings, calling the people to repent and return to God. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Hosea 1:1.
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Illyricum
Illyricum, a region where Paul preached the gospel (Romans 15:19). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 15:19.
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Jason
Jason was Paul's host in Thessalonica and a relative of Paul mentioned in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Acts 17:5.
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Julia
Julia, along with Philologus and Nereus, was greeted by Paul in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:15.
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Junia
Junia, along with Andronicus, was recognized as a prominent apostle and a relative of Paul who had been imprisoned with him. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:7.
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Lucius
Lucius of Cyrene was a prophet and teacher in the church at Antioch who was involved in sending Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Acts 13:1.
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Mary
Mary was a woman who worked very hard for the church in Rome. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:6.
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Narcissus
Narcissus was likely a wealthy Christian in Rome with a household of believers. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:11.
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Nereus
Nereus was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:15.
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Olympas
Olympas was a believer in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:15.
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Patrobas
Patrobas, a believer in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:14.
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Persis
Persis, a beloved female Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:12.
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Philologus
Philologus, a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:15.
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Phlegon
Phlegon, a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:14.
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Phoebe
Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae, whom Paul commended to the believers in Rome. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:1.
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Priscilla
Priscilla, also known as Prisca, was a Jewish Christian and the wife of Aquila, who worked with Paul in his ministry and hosted a church in their home. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Acts 18:2.
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Quartus
Quartus, a Christian brother in Corinth, sent greetings to the believers in Rome through Paul's letter. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:23.
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Resurrection
Resurrection is God raising the dead to bodily life. The Old Testament glimpses it in Job, the Psalms, Isaiah, and Daniel; the Gospels narrate the raising of Jesus on the third day; and Paul calls Him the firstfruits, the first of a harvest that includes everyone who belongs to Him.
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Rufus
Rufus was a believer in Rome, chosen in the Lord, whose mother had also been a mother figure to Paul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:13.
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Sacrifice and atonement
Sacrifice and atonement is the biblical pattern by which sin is covered and fellowship with God restored through a life given in place of the guilty. From the garments of skin in Eden and the ram in place of Isaac to the Passover lamb and the offerings of the law, the Old Testament teaches that without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. The New Testament proclaims that Jesus offered Himself once for all.
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Sopater
Sopater (or Sosipater) was a companion of Paul from Berea who accompanied him on his journey to Jerusalem and later sent greetings to the church in Rome. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Acts 20:4.
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Spain
Spain, a country Paul planned to visit to preach the gospel (Rom. 15:24, 28). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Romans 15:24.
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Stachys
Stachys was a believer in Rome whom Paul greeted as his beloved friend. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:9.
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Tertius
Tertius served as Paul's scribe, writing down the Epistle to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:22.
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God present and active among His people. He hovers over creation, fills prophets and craftsmen in the Old Testament, descends on Jesus at His baptism, is promised by Jesus as the Advocate, and comes on the church at Pentecost, giving power to witness, new birth, gifts, and fruit.
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The covenant with Abraham
God bound Himself by covenant to Abram: descendants as many as the stars, a land for them, and an everlasting relationship in which God would be their God. Abram believed, and it was credited to him as righteousness. God later gave him the name Abraham and the sign of circumcision.
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The fall
Tempted by the serpent, the woman and the man ate from the one tree God had forbidden. Shame, blame, and curse followed, and they were sent out of the garden. In the same scene God spoke the first promise: the offspring of the woman would crush the serpent's head.
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Tryphaena
Tryphaena was a Christian woman in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:12.
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Tryphosa
Tryphosa was a Christian woman in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:12.
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Urbanus
Urbanus was a Christian in Rome whom Paul called a fellow worker in Christ and to whom he sent greetings. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:9.
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