Romans
An overview of every chapter in Romans, chapter by chapter.
| Chapter | Summary |
|---|---|
| Romans 1 | The Letter Opening: Greetings From Paul; Thanksgiving and Occasion: Paul and the Romans; The Theme of the Letter: God’s Good News; The Heart of the Gospel: Justification by Faith - All Persons are Accountable to God for Sin |
| Romans 2 | The Heart of the Gospel: Justification by Faith - Jews are Accountable to God for Sin: The Jews and the Judgment of God; The Limitations of the Covenant |
| Romans 3 | The Heart of the Gospel: Justification by Faith - God’s Faithfulness and the Judgment of Jews; The Guilt of All Humanity; Justification and the Righteousness of God; Justification “by Faith Alone” - “By Faith Alone”: Initial Statement |
| Romans 4 | The Heart of the Gospel: Justification by Faith - Justification “By Faith Alone”: “By Faith Alone”: Abraham |
| Romans 5 | The Assurance Provided by the Gospel: The Hope of Salvation - The Hope of Glory: From Justification to Salvation; The Reign of Grace and Life |
| Romans 6 | The Assurance Provided by the Gospel: The Hope of Salvation - Freedom from Bondage to Sin: “Dead to Sin: through Union with Christ; Freed from Sin’s Power to Serve Righteousness |
| Romans 7 | The Assurance Provided by the Gospel: The Hope of Salvation - Freedom from Bondage to the Law: Released from the Law, Joined to Christ; The History and Experience of Jews under the Law |
| Romans 8 | The Assurance Provided by the Gospel: The Hope of Salvation - Assurance of Eternal Life in the Spirit: The Spirit of Life; The Spirit of Adoption; The Spirit of Glory; Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love |
| Romans 9 | The Defense of the Gospel: The Problem of Israel - Introduction: The Tension Between God’s Promises and Israel’s Plight; Defining the Promise (Part 1): God’s Sovereign Election - The Israel Within Israel; Objections Answered: The Freedom and Purpose of God; God’s Calling of a New People: Israel and the Gentiles; Understanding Israel’s Plight: Christ as the Climax of Salvation History - Israel, the Gentiles and the Righteousness of God |
| Romans 10 | The Defense of the Gospel: The Problem of Israel - Understanding Israel’s Plight: Christ as the Climax of Salvation History - Israel, the Gentiles and the Righteousness of God (continued); Israel’s Accountability |
| Romans 11 | The Defense of the Gospel: The Problem of Israel - Summary: Israel, the “elect,” and the “Hardened”; Defining the Promise (Part 2): The Future of the Israel - God’s Purpose in Israel’s Rejection; The Interrelationship of Jews and Gentiles: Warning to Gentiles; The Salvation of “All Israel”; Conclusion Praise to God in Light of His Awesome Plan |
| Romans 12 | The Transforming Power of the Gospel: Christian Conduct - The Heart of the Matter: Total Transformation; Humility and Mutual Service; Love and Its Manifestation |
| Romans 13 | The Transforming Power of the Gospel: Christian Conduct - The Christian and Secular Rulers; Love and the Law; Living in Light of the Day |
| Romans 14 | The Transforming Power of the Gospel: Christian Conduct - A Plea for Unity: Do Not Condemn One Another!; Do Not Cause Your Brother or Sister to Stumble! |
| Romans 15 | The Transforming Power of the Gospel: Christian Conduct - A Plea for Unity: Put Other People First!; Receive One Another!; The Letter Closing: Paul’s Ministry and Travel Plans |
| Romans 16 | The Letter Closing: Paul Greets His Friends; Closing Remarks and Doxology |