Romans Outline

Final

(1:1–15)

Paul called to proclaim the gospel of Jesus

(1:16–17)

The gospel as God’s power to save everyone who believes

(1:18–4:25)

All sin and are freely justified by faith

(1:18–3:20)

God’s righteous judgment without distinction

(1:18–32)

God’s wrath on all unrighteousness

(2:1–29)

Jews and Gentiles alike under God’s judgment

(3:1–20)

The law entrusted to Jews says “none is righteous”

(3:21–4:25)

Justification by faith without distinction

(3:21–31)

Justly justified through Christ’s atoning death

(4:1–25)

Even Abraham justified by faith

(5:1–8:39)

Love of God, in Son and Spirit gives hope

(5:1–21)

Death in Adam, life in Christ

(6:1–23)

In union with Christ we die to sin and live for righteousness

(7:1–25)

Death frees from law and law leads to death

(8:1–39)

Hope in suffering through Son and Spirit

(9:1–11:32)

The problem and future of Israel's unbelief

(9:1–29)

God is sovereign to choose hardening and mercy

(9:30–10:21)

Faith in the gospel as Israel's stumbling block

(11:1–32)

Gentiles grafted in and "all Israel" will be saved

(11:33–36)

The unfathomable wisdom of God

(12:1–15:13)

The gospel's call for sacrificial love

(12:1–21)

Gospel transformation leads to embodied worship

(13:1–14)

Give what is owed—mostly love—in light of Christ's return

(14:1–15:13)

A diverse community united in worship in Christ