![]() ![]() Paul moves from the problem of sin (Romans 1–3) to the solution provided in Christ (Romans 3–8) to how that solution applies in a practical way among God’s people (Romans 9–16). The letter to the Romans itself recounts much of global redemptive history. In his own Son, God has made a way for lost people to be restored to him-lost people whether they are Greeks or barbarians, wise or foolish (Romans 1:14). The global message of Romans is that all people everywhere have free access to the riches of God’s grace in Christ as they respond in faith to the gospel. Final Summary of the Gospel of God’s Righteousness (16:25–27) 6 The Setting of Romans The Extension of God’s Righteousness through Paul’s Mission (15:14–16:23) God’s Righteousness in Everyday Life (12:1–15:13) God’s Righteousness to Israel and to the Gentiles (9:1–11:36) ![]() Hope as a Result of Righteousness by Faith (5:1–8:39) The Saving Righteousness of God (3:21–4:25) God’s Righteousness in His Wrath against Sinners (1:18–3:20) The Gospel as the Revelation of God’s Righteousness (1:1–17) Because of God’s grace, Christians should be morally pure, should show love to their neighbors, should be good citizens, and should welcome their fellow believers into fullest fellowship (Romans 12:1–15:7). He works all things according to his plan (Romans 9:1–11:36).ġ0. By the power of the Holy Spirit, those who have died with Christ live a new life (Romans 2:25–29 6:1–7:6 8:1–39).ĩ. Those who are in Christ Jesus have a sure hope of future glory (Romans 5:1–8:39).Ĩ. With the coming of Jesus Christ, a new age of redemptive history has begun (Romans 1:1–7 3:21–26 5:1–8:39).ĥ. Through the righteousness of God, sin is judged and salvation is provided (Romans 3:21–26 5:12–19 6:1–10 7:1–6 8:1–4).Ĥ. The Mosaic law is good and holy, but only Christ can remove sin and overcome its power (Romans 2:12–29 3:9–20 5:20 7:1–25 9:30–10:8).ģ. All people are sinners and need to be saved from their sin (Romans 1:18–3:20 5:12–19).Ģ. Paul longs for the Gentiles to become obedient Christians for the sake of Christ’s name (Romans 1:5). The ultimate goal of preaching the gospel is the glory of God (Romans 11:33–36). He also wanted the church in Rome to become the base of operations from which he could proclaim the gospel in Spain (Romans 15:22–24). Paul wrote Romans to unite the Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome in the gospel. In the cross of Christ, God judges sin and at the same time shows his saving mercy. He probably did this while he was in Corinth on his third missionary journey, in AD 57 (Acts 20:2–3). The apostle Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome. Background of Romans 1 Author, Recipients, and Date ![]()
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