romans recap

Romans Outline A

“The Gospel of God …” Romans 1:1b

“For in it [the Gospel] the righteousness of God is revealed…” Romans 1:17

1. The Gospel—good news for the world (Rom. 1:1–17)

gospel reveals God from faith to faith

just live by faith

2. Condemnation—God’s wrath against sin (Rom. 1:18–3:20)

1. God’s righteousness in the condemnation of sin (Rom. 1:1–3:20)

invisible attributes

everyone has an opportunity

process of darkened heart (pharoah)

pagan, moral, Jew

no deeds of the flesh will justify man

by the law comes knowledge of sin

3. Justification—Salvation by grace through faith (Rom. 3:21–5:21)

2. God’s righteousness imputed to believers through salvation (Rom. 3:21–5:21)

justified by faith

Abraham believed God

amen faith

justified before action

promises founded/granted by faith

faith in Christ = peace with God

death in Adam/life in Christ

4. Sanctification—The power and the path of spiritual growth (Rom. 6:1–8:39)

3. God’s righteousness imparted to believers through sanctification (Rom. 6:1–8:39)

know, recon, yield

slaves

freedom from law

law cannot save

no condemnation

walk by the Spirit

flesh cannot please God

heirs, sons with inheritance

present suffering doesn’t compare to glory

if God for us who can stand against

5. Dispensation—The past, present, and future of Israel (Rom. 9:1–11:36)

4. God’s righteousness in dealing with unbelieving Israel (Romans 9–11)

His own people rejected Him

doctrine of election

hated one/ chose one over another

they did not seek by faith

Christ is the en of the law to all who believe

heart believes and is saved

confess with mouth and is saved(from what)

current dispensation = no difference jew/greek

Israel is not cast off

gentiles used to make them jealous

same warning to gentiles

there is still a promise for the Jew

9-11 = refutes Lordship Salvation, Calvinism, Replacement theology

6. Transformation—being conformed to Christ’s likeness (Rom. 12:1–15:13)

5. God’s righteousness demonstrated in conformity to Christ (Romans 12–16)

living sacrifice

renewal of the mind

perfect picture of believers

we owe a debt of love

put on Christ

weak and strong believer

no stumbling block

bear each others burdens

unified, like minded

7. Conclusion and greetings—Paul’s plans and friends (Rom. 15:14–16:27)

commending Phoebe/others

avoid divisive people

focus on true doctrine

be established in the gospel

obedience to the faith