The Epistle to the Romans

A letter from Paul.

The Books of the Bible

Previous Book: Acts

Language:

Greek

Author:

Attributed to Paul

Places:

Rome

Chapters:

Chapter 1	Salutation Prayer of Thanksgiving The Power of the Gospel The Guilt of Humankind
Chapter 2	The Righteous Judge ment of God The Jews and the Law
Chapter 3	None is Righteous Righteousness through Faith
Chapter 4	The Example of Abraham God's Promise Realized through Faith
Chapter 5	Results of Jus tification Adam and Christ
Chapter 6	Dying and Rising with Christ Slaves of Righteousness
Chapter 7	An Analogy from M arriage The Law and Sin The Inner Conflict
Chapter 8	Life in the Spirit Future Glory God's Love in Christ Jesus
Chapter 9	God's Election of Is rael God's Wrath and Mercy
Chapter 10	Israel's Unbelief Salvation is for All
Chapter 11	Israel's Rejection is No t Final The Salvation of the Gentiles All Israel Will Be Saved
Chapter 12	The New Life in Christ Marks of the True Christian
Chapter 13	Being Subject to Authorities Love for One Another An Urgent Appeal
Chapter 14	Do Not Judge Another Do Not Make Another Stumble
Chapter 15	Please Others, Not Yourse lves The Gospel for Jews and Gentiles Alike Paul's Reason for Writing so Boldly Paul's Plan to Visit Rome
Chapter 16	Personal Greet ings Final Instructions Final Doxology

Highlights:

Life in the Spirit

Romans 8:5-8

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law—indeed it cannot, 8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

All Things Work Together for the Good

Romans 8:28-30

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.

Living Sacrifice

Romans 12:1-2

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.

One Body + Gifts of the Spirit

Romans 12:4-8

For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6 We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7 ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8 the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

Marks of the True Christian

Rom. 12:9-21 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. 18 If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Love for One Another

Rom. 13:8-10

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.