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THE BOOK OF ROMANS
OUTLINE
by Ray Shelton
I. Introduction: the Gospel of God (1:1–1:17)
A. Salutation (1:1-7)
B. Paul’s prayer (1:8-10)
C. A personal explanation (1:11-16a)
D. The theme of the letter: (1:16b-17)
the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith = justification through faith
II. The Theological Section: justification through faith (1:18–11:32)
A. The explanation of justification through faith (1:18–5:12)
1. The need for justification through faith (1:18–3:20)
2. The meaning of justification through faith (3:21–5:11)
3. The basis of justification through faith (5:12-21)
From death to life
B. The implications of justification through faith (6:1–11:32)
1. Answer to first objection: (6:1–8:39)
Justification through faith promotes sin
a. Freedom from sin (6:1-23)
b. Freedom from the law (7:1–8:17)
c. Suffering and Glory with Christ (8:18-39)
2. Answer to the second objection: (9:1–11:32)
Justification through faith annuls God’s promises
a. The election of Israel (9:1-29)
b. The failure of Israel (9:30–10:21)
c. The salvation of Israel (11:1-32)
III. The Practical Section (12:1–15:13)
A. Christian service (12:1–13:14)
B. The weak and the strong (14:1–15:13)
IV. Conclusion (15:14–16:27)
A. Paul’s personal matters (15:14-33)
B. Epiologue (16:1-24)
C. Doxology (16:25-27)