Romans Chapter Themes

Romans 1

Intro/Theme; Gentiles Sin

Romans 2

The Jew's sin [and the moral man too]

Romans 3

All men's sin, then justification defined

Romans 4

Justification illustrated with Abraham: OT Salvation the same

Romans 5

Justification summarized: Christ and Adam, universal and sovereign

Romans 6

Sanctification and sin: old man is dead and new life is alive

Romans 7

Sanctification and the law: we can't live in our own strength

Romans 8

Sanctification and the Spirit:

Romans 9

Israels past - election

Romans 10

Israels present - rejection

Romans 11

Israel future - restoration

Romans 12

Responsibilities toward God and society

Romans 13

Responsibility toward government and neighbors

Romans 14

Principles of Christian liberty - Christ's example; freedom and responsibility

Romans 15

Practices of Christian liberty - Christ's example; Paul's purpose

Romans 16

Conclusion - praise and greeting