A One-Page Outline of the Book of Romans
Posted: Tue. Nov, 23 2010- Salutation & Introduction of the Theme (Romans 1:1-17)
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The doctrinal presentation of the gospel of righteousness by grace through faith and not by the works of the law (Romans 1:18-8:39)
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The need for the gospel - the universal reign of sin
- On the part of the Gentiles (Romans 1:18-32)
- On the part of the Jews (Romans 2:1-3:8)
- The guilt of all humanity (Romans 3:9-20)
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The presentation of the Good News (Romans 3:21-8:39)
- The historical fact of Christ’s victory for the righteousness of God (Romans 3:21-36)
- Justification by faith alone (Romans 3:27-31)
- Its agreement with the Old Testament Scriptures (Romans 3:31-4:25)
- Eternal security of the salvation of the believer (Romans 5:1-21)
- Freedom from the bondage of sin: the believer died with Christ to sin (Romans 6:1-23)
- Freedom from the bondage to the Law (Romans 7:1-25)
- Assurance of eternal life to glory in the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:1-39)
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The need for the gospel - the universal reign of sin
- What about Israel? God’s gracious salvation plan for Israel (Romans 9:1 - 11:36)
- How then shall we live in light of this Good News? The Christian conduct that flows from the life of the Spirit in Christ Jesus (Romans 12:1 - 15:13)
- Closing (Romans 15:14-16:27)