Introduction
Overview of salvation: Romans
- Condemnation (Romans 1-3) – All of us are guilty of sin and justly condemned by God.
- Christ (Romans 4-5) – Thankfully, we are justified through faith in Jesus Christ.
- Choice (Romans 6-8) – We must choose to die to sin, a system of perfect law-keeping, and the flesh.
- Children (Romans 9-11) – ALL people can be children of God, whether Jews or Gentiles.
- Conduct (Romans 12-16) – Given God’s love, His people ought to conduct themselves accordingly.
Condemnation (Romans 1-3)
- Romans 1:18
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 1:7
- Romans 8:1
- Romans 1:20-32 – Something bigger than me exists! Giving approval to sin is just as bad as sinning.
- Romans 2:1-3 – If you know to do better, but do not do better, you are guilty.
- A sin is a sin, no matter who you are!
Christ (Romans 4-5)
- Romans 5:1
- By ourselves, there is nothing we can do to fix sin. God’s grace saves us if we meet His conditions.
- Romans 5:9
- Romans 3:24 – Salvation is a gift.
- This should bring humility on our part.
- Romans 5:1-2, 12 – All men are guilty because all sinned.
- Romans 4:3 – Abraham believed and it was credited to him as righteousness. Even he did not earn salvation.
Choice (Romans 6-8)
- Romans 6:1-2
- Romans 6:12-13, 4-5 – We should be a new person!
- Romans 6:11 – We must be dead to sin.
- Romans 6:17