romans outline
an arduous journey
| 1:1-17 | Introduction, definition of gospel |
| 1:18-32 | Condemnation of obvious sinner |
| 2:1-10 | Condemnation of all |
| 2:11-29 | God's law requires inward righteousness |
| 3:1-8 | Purpose of Jew and God's righteousness |
| 3:9-20 | Condemnation reestablished |
| 3:21-31 | Salvation by faith |
| 4 | Abraham as example of faith |
| 5:1-11 | Benefits of justification |
| 5:12-21 | Adam vs. Christ |
| 6:1-11 | Unity with Christ |
| 6:12 - 7:6 | Slave to sin/slave to righteousness |
| 7:7-13 | Purpose of the Law |
| 7:14-25 | Struggle for obedience |
| 8:1-25 | Spirit's role in sanctification |
| 8:26-39 | Trinity's bond of love to the Christian |
| 9:1-5 | Paul's affection for the Jews |
| 9:6-24 | Predestination |
| 9:25-33 | Predestination extended to Gentiles |
| 10:1-13 | Israel's zeal misdirected |
| 10:14-21 | Israel's obstinance to the Gospel |
| 11:1-36 |
However, God saved a remnant
16-24 Tree of holiness analogy |
| 12 | Christian's role in sanctification |
| 13:1-7 | Obey man's law |
| 13:8-14 | Obey God's law |
| 14:1 - 15:13 | Respect fellow Christians' convictions |
| 15:14-33 | Paul's ministry |
| 16 | Conclusion - greeting & exhortation |