The Structure Of The Letter To The Romans
Main Points
1:1-7 Paul write to the Romans about the Gospel of Christ [promised before in David]
1:8-15 I thank God for you and hope to see you
1:16-18 I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God unto salvation.
1:19-32 Those who knew the judgements of God perverted His revelation in pleasing themselves
2:1-16 If you judge another you condemn yourself because God does not respect the Jew above the gentile.
2:17-29 If you are a Jew and boast in the law of Moses do you live up to the standard that you expect the gentile to observe? Scripture indicates that as a nation you do not.
3:1 So what benefit is there in being a Jew?
3:2-18 A lot because they received the law and despite their Godlessness God is willing to show mercy if we acknowledge that He is just.
3:19-23 The law speaks to Jews to silence them so that the righteousness of God in Christ can be seen.
3:24-30 God gave His son that He might forgive our sins if we believe Him.
4:1-8 If God's grace is shown to those who believe what about Abraham and David?
4:9-16 This 'blessedness' comes upon all through 'faith' because Abraham was uncircumcised when he received the relevant promise.
4:17-25 Abraham's experience was written down for our benefit that we might appreciate how Abraham's faith was shown.
5:1-5 Being justified we have peace with God - troubles are chastening.
5:6-11 If God reconciled enemies how much more will he care for those who are reconciled.
5:12-21 As sin abounded from Adam grace abounded since Jesus.
6:1-14 So We should live as if we are alive from the dead.
6:15-23 So if God's grace abounds in sin should we sin more?
7:1-6 We are freed from the law of Moses.
7:7-13 The Holy Law highlighted the sinfulness of sin.
7:14-25 With the flesh I serve sin, with the mind I serve God.
8:1-9 So if we serve God faithfully we are not condemned.
8:10-16 Therefore [like Romans 6] be led by the spirit of God.
8:17-25 The creation, made subject to vanity, waits for the redemption of the body.
8:26-30 The 'spirit' helps us because we cannot help ourselves.
8:31-39 If God be for us who can be against us?
9:1-5 I sorrow for the blindness of Israel.
9:6-13 However God's calling is according to election not right.
9:14-33 In righteousness God calls. Gentiles benefit from Israel's blindness.
10:1-11 By trying to show that they were righteous Israel failed to recognise that Yahweh is righteous and is 'seen' by faith not works.
10:12-21 Whether Jew of Greek it is the one who 'calls' who will be saved as the prophets show the gentiles are involved in the purpose of God.
11:1-11 God has not cast off Israel - they are saved by election.
11:12-27 Blindness has happened in part ... until ...
11:28-36 You gentiles should understand that Israel is beloved for the father's sake.
12:1-21 Offer your lives of non conformity as a living sacrifice - here are some details.
13:1-14 More examples of the 'living sacrifice'
14:1-23 And how to respond to brethren who are 'weak'
15:1-7 You strong should give this type of sacrifice towards your brethren.
15:8-21 The prophets foretold the call of the gentiles.
15:22-29 I have been trying to come and see you and when I have done the things I have planned I hope to come.
15:30-33 So please pray for me.
16:1-24 Greet one another - individuals send their greetings.
16:25-27 May God establish you in the faith.