Introduction

  • Romans 1:16

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.
    • James 2:21-24
    • Hebrews 11:8
    • Romans 5:9

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