Epistle to the Romans Chapters Memo Guide
Written from Corinth by the apostle Paul around 57 AD for believers in Rome, both Jews and Gentiles. The purpose : to present a systematic exposition of the Gospel of God, His righteousness, and Justification by Faith ; to unite Jewish and Gentile believers around God’s Grace ; to prepare for his missionary journey to Spain via Rome.
- Humanity Guilty (Romans 1:20)
The Gospel Exalted · Unbelief and Its Consequences
→ Humanity is guilty before God for rejecting His natural revelation. - Impartial Judgment (Romans 2:6)
The Impartiality of God · The Jews under the Law
→ God judges all people impartially, both Jews and Gentiles. - All Are Sinners (Romans 3:23–24)
All the World Guilty · Justification by Faith
→ All have sinned and are justified freely by God’s Grace through faith. - Abraham’s Faith (Romans 4:3)
Abraham’s Justification by Faith
→ Abraham was justified by faith before the Law and is a model for all. - Peace Through Christ (Romans 5:1)
Results of Justification
→ Justified by faith, we have peace with God through Jesus Christ. - Dead to Sin (Romans 6:11)
Believers Are Dead to Sin, Alive to God
→ Believers are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ. - Struggle with Law (Romans 7:24)
Believers United to Christ · The Conflict of Serving Two Masters
→ The Law reveals sin, but cannot deliver from its power. - Life by the Spirit (Romans 8:1)
Deliverance from Bondage · Our Victory in Christ
→ There is no condemnation for those in Christ; the Spirit gives life. - Sovereign Election (Romans 9:15)
Deep Concern for Israel
→ God chooses according to His mercy, not human effort. - Faith for All (Romans 10:9)
The Word of Faith Brings Salvation
→ Salvation is by faith and is available to all who believe. - God’s Plan for Israel (Romans 11:29)
Israel Has Not Been Rejected
→ God has not rejected Israel; His gifts and calling are irrevocable. - Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1)
Dedicated Service
→ Offer yourselves as living sacrifices in worship and service. - Submit & Love (Romans 13:1)
Be Subject to Government
→ Submit to authorities and fulfill the law through love. - Welcome the Weak (Romans 14:13)
Principles of Conscience
→ Welcome those weak in faith without quarreling over opinions. - Unity & Hope (Romans 15:7)
Self-denial in behalf of Others
→ Christ’s example calls us to unity and to proclaim hope to all. - Greetings & Warnings (Romans 16:17)
Greetings and Love Expressed
→ Paul greets fellow workers and warns against divisions.