Romans

Introduction

Romans is the most systematic exposition of the gospel in scripture. Paul writes from Corinth to a church he has not yet visited, laying out the doctrine of justification by faith, the universal need of mankind, the work of Christ, the gift of the Spirit, the place of Israel, and the practical outworking of the gospel in the church and in society. Augustine's conversion came from reading Romans 13; Luther's, from Romans 1:17.

Outline

1. Theme: the righteousness of GodRomans 1:1-17
2. Universal sin and the wrath of GodRomans 1:18 – 3:20
3. Justification by faithRomans 3:21 – 5:21
4. Sanctification — the new lifeRomans 6–8
5. God's purpose for IsraelRomans 9–11
6. The Christian life in practiceRomans 12–16

Key verses

• Romans 1:16-17
• Romans 3:23
• Romans 5:8
• Romans 8:1
• Romans 12:1-2