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Thoughts On The Book Of RomansDedicated to teaching and explaining the Bible one verse at a time. Join me as we study the book of Romans, the masterfully written expose on faith and grace by the Apostle Paul.

The book of Romans covers a multitude of topics including: grace, redemption, salvation by grace, being born again, the gospel, righteousness apart from the law, freedom from sin, eternal salvation, living by the Spirit and the love of God. Don't miss this incredible journey of faith.
  • Romans, Chapter 1   ( 32 Articles )
    Romans 1 covers Paul's introduction to the book of Romans as well as building a case against the entire world that we were guilty before God. The reason for writing the book of Romans was to share the gospel and teach that our righteousness comes by faith in Jesus Christ apart from what we can do to earn it.
  • Romans, Chapter 2   ( 14 Articles )
    Romans 2 is written to admonish the Jews that living by the law and circumcision does not make them righteous in God's eyes. This comes as quite a shock, but Paul stresses that living by rules and regulations only brings about judgment and condemnation. Paul concludes that a true Jew is one that has experienced circumcision of the heart by the Spirit of God.
  • Romans, Chapter 3   ( 13 Articles )
    Romans 3 completes the accusation that both the Jews and the Gentiles are guilty before God. Now the prosecution can rest and the defense can begin. Paul switches gears by explaining that the righteousness that law was powerless to give us, God did by sending Jesus. He maintains that this righteousness comes by faith to all who believe in Christ Jesus apart from the law.
  • Romans, Chapter 4   ( 18 Articles )
    Romans 4 is proof that faith has always been the means for justification. Paul reflects back to the Old Testament patriarchs who were justified by faith not works to illustrate his point. Paul uses this illustration to prove that gentiles were part of this promise given to Abraham. The whole world was blessed through him because he chose to believe God rather than his circumstances and because of this, his faith was credited to him as righteousness.
  • Romans, Chapter 5   ( 13 Articles )
    Romans 5 is powerful and instrumental in understanding that we are completely reconciled with God through Jesus Christ. God did not spare his son, but graciously gave him for us to undo what Adam did in the garden. Death came through one man's sin, but life came more abundantly in every way through the gift of Jesus. Paul stresses that this reconciliation is not something we are waiting for, but in every sense of the word, we are righteous, holy and pure before God.
  • Romans, Chapter 6   ( 14 Articles )
    Romans 6 eloquently teaches that sins power is broken over us a born again believers. Paul maintains that we are freed from sin and made alive to God through Jesus Christ. Our sin nature was crucified with him when we were baptized into his death. Now through Jesus, we have received the gift of God which was eternal life.
  • Romans, Chapter 7   ( 16 Articles )
    Romans 7 shows us the contrast between living bound to the law and living fresh and new by the spirit of God. No longer slaves or in bondage, we are free to belong to another. The struggle with sin may still be evident, but Paul maintains we have no obligation to it. If we live by the Spirit then we will bear fruit according to our new nature.
  • Romans, Chapter 8   ( 37 Articles )
    Romans 8 shows how to live by the Spirit, letting peace rule in our hearts.The Holy Spirit within us testifies that we are children of God. He gives us assurance before God so we are convinced that nothing will ever separate us from the His love. This is a passage of hope because we know our future is bright in Christ.
  • Romans, Chapter 9   ( 15 Articles )
    Romans 9 teaches us that it is not the natural children that are God's children, but it is children of the promise. The promise comes through faith in Christ not by works of the Law. The Israelites who pursued righteousness by the law did not obtain it. But Gentiles, those who pursued it by faith, obtained their righteousness through Jesus Christ. Chapter 9 is a sobering call that Christ alone saves nothing else is sufficient.
  • Romans, Chapter 10   ( 12 Articles )
    Romans 10 teaches the word of faith. By confessing with our mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and by believing this in our hearts we are saved. Nothing more, nothing less. Christ is the end of the law so we can be justified and made righteous by faith in Jesus alone. Faith comes by hearing this gospel message and responding to it. Paul encourages us that "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
  • Romans, Chapter 11   ( 15 Articles )
    Romans 11 discusses that although Israel as a whole rejected Jesus as their Messiah, there is still a remnant chosen by grace. As a whole their dismissal of Jesus has blessed the world because this salvation message was then opened to the Gentiles. However, they have not fallen beyond recovery, in the end Israel will be saved through faith. God's plan includes bestowing mercy upon all mankind.
  • Romans, Chapter 12   ( 9 Articles )
    Romans 12 encourages us to be living sacrifices in view of the mercy we have received in Christ Jesus. We do this though renewing our minds to the truth of God's word, serving and blessing the body of Christ through our gifts and above all by loving and being devoted to another. Romans 12 is a call to live a life of peace, faithfully serving the Lord in all things and overcoming the evil of the world by the lives we live through Christ Jesus.
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