Grace Institute: The Pauline Epistles: Romans

Romans Survey of the New Testament: The Pauline Epistles Winter 2006

Table of Contents

Part I - Introduction

Paul introduces himself and states his intention to visit Rome (Romans 1:1-17).

Part II - Justification by Faith

How can people who are unrighteous and the enemies of God become reconciled to God and be found righteous in His sight? (Romans 1:18-5:21)

• The Wrath of God against Unrighteous Humanity (1:18-3:20)
• Justification of Humanity through Faith in Jesus Christ (3:21-5:21)

Part III - Sanctification by Faith

Why do those who have been made righteous in the sight of God still live unrighteous lives and how can they begin to reconcile their actions with their status before God?(Romans 6:1-8:17)

• Justification by Grace Frees Us From Sin (6:1-7:6)
• Justification by Grace Frees Us From the Law (7:7-25)
• The Law Fulfilled Through the Life in the Spirit (8:1-17)

Part IV - Glorification by Faith

When will this struggle be over? Will there be a time when our righteous status before God and our actions be no longer in conflict? (Romans 8:18-39)

• The Anticipation of our Glorification (8:18-27)
• The Assurance of our Glorification (8:28-39)

Part V - The Future of Israel

If justification is found through faith and not obedience to the Law, and if Gentiles can now find reconciliation with God as easily as the Jew, what advantage is there to being a Jew? Has God given up on the Jews? (Romans 9:1-11:36)

• God's Election of Israel and the Gentiles (9:1-29)
• Salvation is Available to All (9:30-10:21)
• The Future Salvation of Israel (11:1-36)

Part VI - Practical Ethics

Having demonstrated that justification comes through faith, not obedience to the Law, Paul gives us practical principles of Christian morality. (Romans 12:1-15:13)

• Spiritual Service of Worship (12:1-2)
• Loving One Another (12:3-13:14)
• Unity in the Body of Christ (14:1-15:13)

Part VII - Greetings

Paul concludes with some personal greetings to his friends and acquaintances in Rome and restates his desire to visit the Roman church. (Romans 15:14-16:27)

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