This week we learned about Romans and man is it a dense book! This is a very short handed outline of the book but if you want my full one let me know!
Introduction
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The theme of Romans is the righteousness of God
revealed thru the person of Jesus Christ.
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Paul wrote Romans while returning from his third
missionary journey around 57 AD. He is bringing a monetary gift from the
Gentile in Macedonia and Achaia believers to the Jewish church in Jerusalem.
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Paul is writing to this church in Rome to
encourage them in their faith and to impart spiritual gifts to them.
Not Ashamed (Romans 1:1-17)
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Paul begins the letter by identifying who he and
who God is.
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Paul = servant of Christ Jesus, an apostle, and
set apart for the gospel 1:1
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Jesus = God’s Son, descendant of David, and Lord
1:2-4
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Through Him we receive grace and apostleship.
1:5
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Paul encourages the Roman church
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The Romans’ “faith is being reported all over
the world”. 1:8
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He wants to “impart to [the church] some
spiritual gift to make [them] strong”. 1:11
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Paul tells them that he is “not ashamed of the
gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who
believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” 1:16
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This touches on the tension between the Jews and
the Gentiles in the church.
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Paul encourages them that instead of being
righteous by the law, “the righteous will live by faith”. 1:17
Condemnation: The Need of God’s Righteousness (1:18-3:20)
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Unrighteous Gentiles (1:18-32)
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Because of the sin of mankind, “the wrath of God
is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of
people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness”. 1:18
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God’s existence is evident in His creation and
man still turned from Him. 1:20
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Since the people knew God but did not glorify
Him, He “gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts”. 1:24
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They not only do wicked things (envy, murder,
strife, deceit, malice, gossip, slander, hating God, insolence, arrogance,
boastfulness, disobedience to parents, no understanding, no fidelity, no love,
and no mercy (vs 29-31).
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Unrighteous Jews (2:1-3:8)
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God will judge us all by three things:
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Truth (2:2-4)
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Only God knows man’s heart.
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Impartiality (2:5-11)
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He does not care if you are a Jew or a Gentile.
He will judge without bias.
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Jesus (2:12-16)
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Regardless of race, we are held to the perfect
standard of Jesus’ perfect life which we all fail to meet.
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The Law has no value unless you have
righteousness thru faith. Otherwise you are a hypocrite.
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“As it is written: ‘God’s name is blasphemed
among the Gentiles because of you.’” – Vs. 2:24
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“No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and
circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written
code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.” – Vs.
2:29
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Unrighteous Mankind (3:9-20)
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Paul reiterates that ALL mankind is guilty. (Vs.
3:20)
Justification: The Provision of God’s Righteousness
(3:21-5:21)
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The Source of Righteousness (vs. 3:21-31)
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“Righteousness is given through faith in Jesus
Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile.” –
(3:22)
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Christ was “a sacrifice of atonement, through
the shedding of His blood” (3:25).
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While we do not need the works of the law for
salvation, we are still to uphold the law. (vs. 3:31)
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Abraham as an Example of Faith (4:1-25)
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“Abraham believed God, and it was credited to
him as righteousness.” (4:3)
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Faith came before the Law. (vs. 4:10-12)
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Like Abraham, God will credit us righteousness
thru belief in Christ Jesus. (vs. 4:20-4:25)
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The Blessings of Righteousness (5:1-11)
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“Therefore, since we have been justified through
faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we
have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast
in the hope of the glory of God.” - (5:1,2)
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Christ died for all mankind (vs. 5:8) and has
justified us all (5:9).
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Death Thru Adam, Life Thru Jesus (5:12-5:21)
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“Therefore, just as sin entered the world
through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all
people because all sinned” – (vs. 5:12)
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“The law was brought in so that the trespass
might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that,
just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness
to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” – Vs. 5:20-21
Sanctification: The Demonstration of God’s Righteousness
(6:1-8:39)
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Slaves to Righteousness (6:15-6:23)
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We must continue striving to lead a sinless life
even though grace saves us. (vs. 6:1-14)
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We are to be slaves to righteousness. (6:15-21)
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“But now that you have been set free from sin
and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the
result is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is
eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (6:22-23)
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The Law Has Purpose but We are Free From It
(7:1-24)
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So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to
the law through thte body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him
who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. – 7:4
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What shall we say, then? Is the law sinful?
Certainly not! Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was had it not for
the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not
said, “You shall not covet.” – 7:7
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The law helps us recognize our sin and our need
for salvation from Christ’ grace and mercy.
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The Power of the Holy Spirit (8:1-39)
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Therefore, there is now no condemnation for
those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the
Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. – 8:1-2
Restoration: Israel’s Reception of God’s Righteousness
(9:1-11:36)
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Israel’s Rejection but God is Sovereign(9:1-33)
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Israel rejected God but God is sovereign.
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God’s choices led to the grafting in of the
Gentiles.
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Salvation is the Same for All, Israel Rejects It
(10:1-21)
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The requirement for salvation is the same for
all.
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“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is
Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be
save. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified and it is
with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” – 10:9-10
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Since Israel does not believe, God uses the
Gentiles to make them jealous.
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“I will make you envious by those who are not a
nation; I will make you angry by a nation that has no understanding.” – 10:19
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Israel Is Not Forgotten (11:1-11:36)
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I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no
means! – 11:1
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Israel’s transgressions brought salvation to the
Gentiles.
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But if their transgressions means riches for the
world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches
will their full inclusion bring! – 11:12
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A remnant of Israel will be saved.
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For God has bound everyone over to disobedience
so that he may have mercy on them all. – 11:32
Application: The Behavior of God’s Righteousness
(12:1-15:13)
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We should submit our bodies as living sacrifices.
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Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in
view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and
pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. – 12:1
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Christ should be evident in all our actions
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Through our life. 12:9-21
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Through submission to authority. 13:1-7
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Through our interactions. 13:8-14
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Through unity and diversity. 14:1-12
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Through personal sacrifice. 14:13-23
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Through authentic worship. 15:1-13
Conclusion
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Overall Paul encourages the Roman church to
recognize the righteousness of God and how it is only obtained by faith in
Christ. He stresses unity between the Jew and Gentile and urges them to spread
the word! It is from this book we get our “Roman Road to Salvation”. If there
is somebody in your life who needs Jesus, this is a great place to take them!
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