39 Romans Flashcards
Romans vital info
Writer: Paul
Date: 60 AD
Chapters: 16
Ket thought: Justification
Key verse: 1:18. “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
Christ is seen as: Lord of righteousness
Conclusion: Justification is by faith without works, and is the righteousness of Christ imputed to the believer, wherein he is made eternally safe.
Romans 1
Paul, to the saints in Rome. I am eager to preach the gospel to you. The unrighteous have no excuse. God gave them up to their lusts.
Romans 2
In judging you condemn yourself. The doers of the law will be justified. Do you boast in the law but break it? A Jew is one inwardly.
Romans 3
The common guilt of both Jew and Gentile. Justification by faith, not by the law.
Romans 4
Abraham was counted righteous by faith before he was circumcised. He is the father of all who believe. The promise depends on faith.
Romans 5
The results of justification. Life and righteousness through Jesus Christ.
Romans 6
Deliverance from the power of indwelling sin by counting the old life dead, and yielding to the new life.
Romans 7
The conflict of the flesh with the spiritual nature. Impossibility of victory through the law.
Romans 8
The new law of the Holy Spirit in the believer, giving deliverance from sinful nature. Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Romans 9
Gospel does not set aside covenant with Israel. Seven-fold privilege of Israel. The blinding of Israel and God’s mercy to the Gentiles.
Romans 10
Israel’s failure explained by unbelief. The plan of salvation.
Romans 11
Spiritual Israel finds salvation. National Israel blinded. Warning to Gentiles. All Israel will be saved.
Romans 12
Present your bodies as a living sacrifice to God. We are one body in Christ. Love one another as brothers. Overcome evil with good.
Romans 13
Believer’s attitude toward civil government. Law of love toward neighbors.
// Subjection and love
Romans 14
Law of love concerning doubtful things. Accept those who are weak. Whatever is not of faith is sin.