Romans Introduction
Romans, written by Paul. It was probably written in the mid to late
50’s A.D., perhaps around 58 or 59 A.D.
This epistle was
addressed to the Romans. Typically
thought to have been the fifth book written by Paul, after 1, 2 Thess,
Galatians, and 1 Cor. And yet it is
placed first in the bible because it is the most thorough and complete writing
which addresses the central principles of Christianity.
Written from Corinth,
during Pauls third visit there, the subject of this book is Salvation.
Romans states the divine
provision of Gods grace, wherein God can declare sinners as righteous as a
result of the work of Christ. It sets
out the nature of the new life that believers may enjoy through the power of
the Holy Spirit. And it also lays out
the obligations that believers have as recipients of the grace blessings from
God.
Romans Outline (New Unger's Bible Dictionary)
Romans
I. Introduction (1:1-15)
II. Doctrinal
exposition (1:16-8:39)
A. The theme (1:16-17)
B. Justification expounded (1:18-5:11)
C. Sanctification expounded (5:12-8:39)
III. Dispensational
harmonization (9-11)
A. Israel's present rejection (9:1-5)
B. Israel's rejection justified (9:6-29)
C. Israel's rejection explained (9:30-10:21)
D. Israel's rejection in its extent (11:1-10)
E. Israel's rejection terminated (11:11-32)
F. Exultation and praise (11:33-36)
IV. Practical
exhortation (12:1-15:13)
A. The Christian's relation to
consecration (12:1-2)
B. The Christian's relation to God's
gifts (12:3-8)
C. The Christian's relation to fellow
Christians (12:9-16)
D. The Christian's relation to
mankind in general (12:17-21)
E. The Christian's relation to civil
government (13)
F. The Christian's relation to a weak
brother (14:1-15:13)
V. Conclusion (15:14-16:27)
