Solo Study Guide
Romans: Grace Explained
A twelve-session solo study through Paul's letter
Romans is Paul's fullest explanation of the good news: all people need rescue, God justifies by grace through faith, the Spirit brings new life, God remains faithful to Israel, and grace shapes a new community. Read each passage slowly, answer the questions, and follow the cross references.
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Sessions
Session 1
The Gospel of God
Read Romans 1:1–17 ↗Paul introduces the good news as God's power for salvation.
Reflect
- How does Paul describe the gospel in verses 1–4?
- Why is Paul not ashamed of the gospel (v.16)?
Cross References
Session 2
Humanity's Need
Read Romans 1:18–32 ↗Exchanging God's glory for idols leads to brokenness.
Reflect
- What is “exchanged” in this passage?
- Where do you see idolatry in modern life?
Cross References
Session 3
No One Is Righteous
Read Romans 2–3:20 ↗Jew and Gentile alike stand in need of grace.
Reflect
- Why does Paul warn against judging others (2:1)?
- What does the law reveal (3:20)?
Cross References
Session 4
Justified by Faith
Read Romans 3:21–31 ↗God's righteousness is given through the faithfulness of Jesus.
Reflect
- What words describe God's gift in 3:24–25?
- How does this remove boasting?
Cross References
Session 5
The Faith of Abraham
Read Romans 4 ↗Abraham trusted God's promise before the law existed.
Reflect
- When was righteousness credited to Abraham?
- What did Abraham believe about God (4:17–21)?
Cross References
Session 6
Peace with God
Read Romans 5 ↗Adam's story and Jesus' story compared.
Reflect
- What are the results of justification (5:1–5)?
- How is Jesus contrasted with Adam?
Cross References
Session 7
Dead to Sin, Alive to God
Read Romans 6 ↗Baptism pictures union with Christ's death and resurrection.
Reflect
- What does it mean to “count yourself dead to sin”?
- Whom are you serving today?
Cross References
Session 8
The Struggle and the Law
Read Romans 7 ↗The law is good, but sin uses it to deceive.
Reflect
- How does Paul describe the inner struggle?
- Where does he find hope (7:24–25)?
Cross References
Session 9
Life in the Spirit
Read Romans 8 ↗No condemnation, adoption, groaning creation, unbreakable love.
Reflect
- List what the Spirit does in this chapter.
- Which promise in 8:28–39 do you most need?
Cross References
Session 10
God's Faithfulness to Israel
Read Romans 9–11 ↗God's word has not failed; mercy is the final word.
Reflect
- What is Paul's emotional posture toward Israel (9:1–3)?
- What does the olive tree image teach (11:17–24)?
Cross References
Session 11
A Living Sacrifice
Read Romans 12–13 ↗Mercy reshapes worship, community, and love for enemies.
Reflect
- What does a “renewed mind” look like for you?
- How does 12:9–21 describe genuine love?
Cross References
Session 12
Welcome One Another
Read Romans 14–16 ↗Unity across differences for the glory of God.
Reflect
- How should strong and weak believers treat each other?
- What do the greetings in chapter 16 show about the church?
Cross References
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