ROMANS
Summary Of Romans: Paul wrote Romans in 57-58 AD from Corinth on his third missionary journey. He had 3 purposes: (1) to advise Rome's Christians of his plans to visit them; (2) to present the gospel message; and (3) to address Jewish-Gentile tensions, advising that Jews and Gentiles alike are under sin, and both alike are saved by faith in Jesus. The theme is "the gospel", in which the righteousness of God is revealed (1:16, 17).
Lesson: "The just shall live by faith." (1:17)
ROMANS 1
MAN'S UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
Chapter 1
Summary: Paul first establishes a rapport with his readers (1-15). He gives his greeting {1-7}, stating his identity [1], his subject [2], his theme [3-6], his readers [7a], and his greeting [7b]. He then gives his intention (his desire to visit Rome) {8-15}, mentioning thanksgiving [8], prayers [9-10], desired fellowship [11-12], and desired evangelism [13-15].
Paul then discusses God's wrath on unrighteousness (16-32). First, he gives the remedy for God's wrath {16-17}, the gospel: 1) it is the power of God [16]; and 2) it is the revelation of God's righteousness [17]. Second, he gives the reasons for God's wrath {18-23}: 1) God's truth is suppressed [18]; 2) God's revelation is ignored [19-20]; and 3) God's glory is perverted [21-23]. Third, he gives the results of God's wrath {24-32}: 1) man is abandoned to uncleanness [24-25]; 2) man is abandoned to sexual perversion [26-27]; and 3) man is abandoned to depravity [28-32].
Lesson: We are saved from our unrighteousness by faith in Jesus Christ.
ROMANS 2
GOD'S JUDGMENT
Chapter 2
Summary: Because everyone sins, God's righteous judgment comes to all. Paul discusses (I) the nature of God's judgment (1-16), and (II) the nature of the Jews' judgment (17-29).
(I) The nature of God's judgment is based on 3 standards: (1) truth {1-4}; (2) works {5-10}; and (3) impartiality {11-16}. [Read God's Judgment for believers: (Rom. 14:10-13; 1 Cor. 3:11-15; 2 Cor. 5:9-11); and for unbelievers Rev. 20:11-15).]
(II) The nature of the Jews' judgment is based on 2 standards: (1) hypocrisy {17-24} [see also Mt. 7:1-6]; and (2) ritual {25-29}.
Lesson: Believers face God's judgment for rewards, not condemnation.
ROMANS 3
GOD'S PROVISION FOR SIN
Chapter 3
Summary: Paul has said all sin (chapter 1), and God will judge sins (chapter 2). Now he gives God's provision for sin--Jesus Christ.
(I) God Judges Sin (1-8). His judgment is true [1-4] and just [5-8].
(II) We Are Sinners (9-20). We sin [9-18], and we know we sin [19-20].
(III) God Provides Righteousness (21-26). In Jesus God's righteousness comes by faith [21-23], by grace [24a], and by redemption [24b-26].
(IV) God Provides Justification (27-31). We are justified (declared righteous) by faith [27-28], and we are all justified by faith [29-31].
Lesson: Daily trust in Jesus' righteousness for cleansing from all sin.
ROMANS 4
GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH
Chapter 4
Summary: God’s righteousness is by faith, not works, rites, nor law.
(I) Righteousness is not by works but by faith (4:1-8). Righteousness is not by our works ([1-2], but by our faith [3-8]. {See v.3 & Gen. 15:6}
(II) Righteousness is not by rites but by faith (4:9-12). Righteousness is not by rites [9-10], but by our faith [11-12]. {See v. 11 & Gen. 17:10}
(III) Righteousness is not by law but by faith (4:13-17). Righteousness is not by law [13-15], but by faith [16-17]. {See v. 13 & Gen. 17:4, 22:17}
(IV) Righteousness is by faith in God's promise (4:18-25). It was for Abraham [18-22]; and it is for us [23-25]. {See v. 25 & Isa. 53:4-5}
Lesson: "The just shall live by faith" (Rom. 1:17).
ROMANS 5
RIGHTEOUSNESS AND BLESSINGS
Chapter 5
Summary: God’s righteousness brings powerful and eternal blessings.
(I) God's righteousness brings 7 powerful blessings (1-11): (1) peace [1]; (2) access [2]; (3) perseverance [3-4]; (4) character [4]; (5) hope [4-5]; (6) love [6-8]; and (7) salvation [9-11].
(II) God's righteousness brings 3 eternal blessings (12-21): (1) life [12-17]; (2) justification [18-19]; and (3) grace [20-21].
Lesson: God's righteousness brings blessings beyond measure.
ROMANS 6
FREEDOM FROM SIN
Chapter 6
Summary: In Christ we are dead to sin and alive to God. We are also free from sin and enslaved to God.
(I) We are dead to sin and alive to God (1-14): (A) we died to sin [1-4a]; (B) we were raised to life [4b-10]; and (C) we must walk righteously [11-14].
(II) We are free from sin and enslaved to God (15-23): (A) we serve whom we obey [15-16]; (B) we must serve righteousness [17-20]; and (C) we have a holy and eternal life [21-22].
Lesson: "If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed". (Jn. 8:36)
ROMANS 7
OUR CONFLICT WITH SIN
Chapter 7
Summary: Regarding our conflict with sin, Paul covers 3 relationships: the believer and the law; the law and sin; and the believer and sin.
(I) The believer and the law (1-6): (A) we are dead to the law [1-4a]; (B) we are married to Christ [4b-6]
(II) The law and sin (7-12): (A) the law reveals sin [7]; (B) the law enflames sin [8-12].
(III) The believer and sin (13-25): (A) sin dwells within us [13-17]; (B) sin creates conflict [18-23]; (C) sin can be defeated [24-25].
Lesson: Who will deliver us from this conflict with sin? Jesus Christ!
ROMANS 8:1-17
FREEDOM AND FAMILY
Chapter 8:1-17
Summary: In Jesus we are free in God, and we are the family of God.
(I) We are free in God (1-11): (A) we are free from condemnation [1]; (B) we are free from sin [2]; (C) we are free from the law [3-4]; (D) we are free from the flesh [5-9]; and (E) we are free from death [10-11].
(II) We are the family of God (12-17): (A) we are alive in the Spirit [12-13]; (B) we are led by the Spirit [14]; (C) we are adopted by the Spirit [15]; (D) we are children of God [16]; and (E) we are heirs of God [17].
Lesson: We are blessed to have divine freedom and family through Jesus.
ROMANS 8:18-39
GLORY AND SECURITY
Chapter 8:18-39
Summary: In Jesus we have God's glory, and we have God's security.
(I) We have God's glory (18-30): (A) we will reveal glory [18-19]; (B) we will share glory [20-22]; (C) we will await glory [23-27]; (D) we will receive glory [28-30].
(II) We have God's security (31-39): (A) we are secure in God's grace [31-33]; (B) we are secure in Christ's work [34]; (C) we are secure in God's love [35-39].
Lesson: We are blessed and thrilled to have God's glory and security.
ROMANS 9
GOD'S ELECTION
Chapter 9
Summary: God's election is considered, illustrated, explained, and seen.
(I) God's Election is considered (1-5): (A) God has not saved all of Israel [1-3]; (B) God has given privileges to Israel [4-5].
(II) God's Election is illustrated (6-18): (A) God chooses by election, not birth [6-9]; (B) God chooses by election, not works [10-13]; (C) God chooses by election, not effort [14-18].
(III) God's Election is explained (19-29): (A) God elects as Creator [19-21]; (B) God elects some to salvation [22-24]; (C) God elects Gentiles to salvation [25-26]; (D) God elects Jews to salvation [27-29].
(IV) God's Election is seen (30-33): (A) God's Election is seen by faith [30]; (B) God's Election is not seen by works [31-33].
Lesson: As believers we should thank God for His election of us.
ROMANS 10
RIGHTEOUSNESS THROUGH JESUS
Chapter 10
Summary: Righteousness comes through Jesus by faith and by preaching.
(I) Righteousness comes by faith (1-13): (A) righteousness is through Jesus [1-4]; (B) righteousness is through faith [5-10]; righteousness is for everyone [11-13].
(II) Righteousness comes by preaching (14-21): (A) people must preach the word [14-15]; (B) people must hear the word [16-18]; (C) people must accept the word [19-21].
Lesson: We must receive Jesus' righteousness and share Him with others.
ROMANS 11
ISRAEL'S SALVATION
Chapter 11
Summary: God has saved Israelites and will save Israel.
(I) God has saved Israelites (1-10): (A) Paul was a believer [1]; (B) Elijah's day saw believers [2-4]; Paul's day saw believers [5-10].
(II) God will save Israel (11-36): (A) God's salvation is fruitful [11-15]; (B) God's salvation is certain [16-27]; (C) God's salvation is merciful [28-32]; (D) God's salvation is glorious [33-36].
Lesson: Pray for salvation for individual Jews and for Israel.
ROMANS 12
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Chapter 12
Summary: The Christian life is one of dedication to God, as we serve with spiritual gifts, and act in love.
(I) We are dedicated to God (1-2): (A) We acknowledge God's mercy [1a]; (B) we surrender to God [1b]; (C) we are transformed [2a]; (D) we prove God's will [2b].
(II) We serve God with spiritual gifts (3-8): (A) we think correctly of ourselves [3-5]; (B) we exercise gifts for others [6-8].
(III) We act in love (9-21): (A) we love believers [9-13]; (B) we love everyone (believers and unbelievers) (14-21).
Lesson: Let us be dedicated, giving, and loving for Jesus' sake.
ROMANS 13
LIVING IN THIS WORLD
Chapter 13
Summary: As Christians living in this world, we are to submit to government, love our neighbors, and put on Christ.
(I) We submit to government (1-7): (A) government does good [1-4]; (B) government meets needs [5-7].
(II) We love our neighbors (8-10): (A) love is a debt [8a]; (B) love fulfills the law [8b-10].
(III) We put on Christ (11-14): (A) we put on the armor of light [11-12]; (B) we put on Jesus Christ [13-14].
Lesson: Let us be submissive, loving, and watchful.
ROMANS 14
DEALING WITH CHRISTIANS
Chapter 14
Summary: In dealing with other Christians, we should not judge them, but rather love them.
(I) We should not judge others (1-13): (A) we should not judge others, because we are not their judge [1-9]; (B) we should not judge others, because we will face our own judgment [10-13].
(II) We should love others (14-23): (A) we should love others by helping them [14-19]; (B) we should love others by not hindering them [20-23].
Lesson: Let us not judge, but love each other.
ROMANS 15
MINISTERING TO OTHERS
Chapter 15
Summary: Paul speaks of our ministering to and receiving others, and of his own ministry to the Gentiles.
(I) We minister to each other (1-6): (A) we minister to edify [1-2]; (B) we minister to serve [3-4]; (C) we minister to unify [5-6].
(II) We receive each other (7-13): (A) we receive to glorify God [7]; (B) we receive to praise God [8-12]; (C) we receive to hope in God [13].
(III) Paul ministers to Gentiles (14-21): (A) Paul's relates his desire to minister [14-16]; (B) Paul's relates his success in ministry [17-19]; (C) Paul's relates his objective in ministry [20-21].
(IV) Paul shares future plans (15:22-33): (A) Paul plans to visit Rome [22-24]: (B) Paul plans to visit Jerusalem [25-29]: (C) Paul requests prayer [30-33].
Lesson: Let us minister to and receive others in Jesus' name.
ROMANS 16
IN CONCLUSION
Chapter 16 Paul's Concluding Remarks
Summary: Paul concludes with personal greetings, a warning, and praise.
(I) Paul sends his personal greetings (16:1-16): (A) Paul commends Phoebe [1-2]; (B) Paul greets Christians in Rome [3-16].
(II) Paul warns against false teachers [17-20].
(III) Paul sends his friends' personal greetings [21-24].
(IV) Paul offers praise [25-27].
Lesson: In the end, it's all about people (especially Christians), and God.
A Review Of Romans With Key Verses
Theme: The gospel of Christ saves all who believe (Rom. 1:16-17).
(I) Condemnation (1-3). Because of sin all face God's condemnation: Gentiles (1:18), Jews (2:23), everyone (3:23).
(II) Justification (4-5). Yet God gives justification (immediate declaration of righteousness) by faith (4:24) through Jesus Christ (5:18).
(III) Sanctification (6-8). God gives sanctification (progressive holiness) for lives dead to sin (6:2) and the law (7:6), and alive to Christ (8:2).
(IV) Dispensation (9-11). God's dispensation (plan) for Israel includes her rejection (9:32), opportunity (10:12), and reception (11:26) of the gospel.
(V) Exhortation (12-14). Paul gives advice on fulfilling responsibilities to God (12:1), the world (13:1), and fellow Christians (14:19).
(VI) Application (15-16). Paul speaks of ministering to each other (15:2), and sends Christian greetings (16:16).
THE ROMANS ROAD TO SALVATION
God's salvation requires God's righteousness. His righteousness is a gift through Jesus Christ.
Here are 5 verses from the Bible's book of Romans, which tell you how to be saved.
WHO IS RIGHTEOUS?
There is none righteous, no, not one. (3:10)
WHO HAS SINNED?
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (3:23)
WHAT IS SIN'S PRICE?
The wages of sin is death. (6:23)
WHAT IS GOD'S SOLUTION?
God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (5:8)
WHAT IS GOD'S PROMISE?
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (10:9)
WILL YOU ASK TO BE SAVED?
Simply pray this from your heart. Dear God, I am a sinner, and I repent of my sins. I believe Jesus died for my sins and was raised for my righteousness. I now trust Jesus as my Savior, and thank you for my salvation. Amen.
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