31 weeks of deep study through Paul's masterful letter
Romans 1:1-7
Paul introduces himself as a servant of Christ Jesus, set apart for the gospel which was promised through the prophets and centers on Jesus Christ, descended from David and declared Son of God through the resurrection.
Romans 1:8-17
Paul expresses his desire to visit Rome and declares his thesis: the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, revealing God's righteousness from faith for faith.
Romans 1:18-32
Paul begins establishing humanity's universal guilt before God. The wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness because people suppress the truth about God that is evident in creation.
Romans 2
Paul turns to the moralist who judges others but does the same things. God's judgment is impartial and based on truth, not on external markers like circumcision.
Romans 3:1-20
Paul concludes that all—both Jews and Greeks—are under sin. Scripture itself testifies that no one is righteous, and the Law cannot justify.
Romans 3:21-31
Paul introduces God's solution: righteousness apart from Law, through faith in Jesus Christ. God is both just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
Romans 4:1-12
Paul uses Abraham as the key example: righteousness was credited to him by faith, not works—and this was before circumcision, making him father of all who believe.
Romans 4:13-25
The promise to Abraham came through faith, not Law. Abraham believed God who gives life to the dead, and this applies to us who believe in Christ's resurrection.
Romans 5:1-11
Justified by faith, we have peace with God. We rejoice in hope, even in sufferings, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
Romans 5:12-21
Paul compares Adam and Christ: through one man sin and death entered, but through one Man grace and righteousness overflow to many. Grace reigns through righteousness.
Romans 6:1-14
Paul answers the question: shall we sin that grace may abound? By no means! We died to sin in baptism and are raised to walk in newness of life.
Romans 6:15-23
We are slaves to whom we obey—either sin leading to death, or obedience leading to righteousness. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.
Romans 7:1-12
Through Christ we died to the Law, so we may belong to another—to Him who was raised. The Law is holy and good, but sin used it to produce death.
Romans 7:13-25
Paul describes the inner conflict: wanting to do good but doing evil. The Law reveals sin's power. Deliverance comes only through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 8:1-12
There is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus! The Spirit of life has set us free. Those who live according to the Spirit have life and peace.
Romans 8:13-25
We are children of God, led by His Spirit, heirs with Christ. Creation groans for redemption, and we groan too, waiting for the fullness of our adoption.
Romans 8:26-39
The Spirit helps our weakness. God works all things for good for those who love Him. Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ—we are more than conquerors!
Romans 9
Paul expresses anguish for Israel and defends God's sovereign right to show mercy on whom He wills. God's purposes in election stand, not based on works but on His call.
Romans 10:1-13
Paul's heart's desire is Israel's salvation. Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness. Salvation comes through confessing Jesus as Lord and believing God raised Him.
Romans 10:14-21
Faith comes from hearing the word of Christ. Beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news. Israel heard but did not obey; God held out His hands to a disobedient people.
Romans 11:1-18
God has not rejected Israel—a remnant remains by grace. Gentiles have been grafted in like wild olive branches. They should not boast but stand in awe.
Romans 11:19-36
Paul reveals a mystery: partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in, then all Israel will be saved. To God be glory forever!
Romans 12:1-8
In view of God's mercies, present your bodies as living sacrifices. Be transformed by renewing your mind. Use your gifts to serve the body of Christ.
Romans 12:9-21
Love must be genuine. Hate evil, hold fast to good. Bless persecutors, live in harmony, never avenge, overcome evil with good.
Romans 13:1-8
Be subject to governing authorities, which are instituted by God. Pay taxes, respect, and honor where due. Owe nothing except to love one another.
Romans 13:9-14
Love fulfills the Law. The night is far gone, the day is at hand. Put on the armor of light and put on the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 14:1-12
Welcome the weak in faith without quarreling over opinions. Each will stand before God's judgment seat; do not judge one another.
Romans 14:13-23
Do not put stumbling blocks before your brother. The kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy. Pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding.
Romans 15:1-13
The strong should bear with the weak, not pleasing ourselves. Christ did not please Himself. May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace in believing.
Romans 15:14-33
Paul explains his ministry to the Gentiles and his plans to visit Rome on his way to Spain. He asks for their prayers for his journey to Jerusalem.
Romans 16
Paul greets numerous believers by name, warns against divisive people, and concludes with a doxology to God who is able to strengthen according to the gospel.
Begin with Week 1 and follow Paul's argument step by step.