The book of romans is one of my favorite books, as I have got the revelation from God in a special way on this particular book.
The revelation on the amazing grace of God and the power of Gospel to save sinners was the very aspiration for me to start the Blog itself!
The book of Romans will take you into the extravagant grace of God and the depth of God’s love towards Human race in an extraordinary measure!
It’s a God centered Book –The Grace of God! THE-GOSPEL!
Another main 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. The Righteousness of God in Saving Unrighteous Men. The structure of Romans provides a hint into the importance of the book in our everyday lives. Beginning with eleven chapters of doctrine, the book then transitions into five chapters of practical instruction. This union between doctrine and life illustrates for Christians the absolute importance of both what we believe and how we live out those beliefs. Does your day-to-day life mirror the beliefs you hold, or do you find yourself in a constant battle with hypocrisy? Take heed of the doctrine you find within the pages of Romans, but don’t forget to put it into practice as well!
In this article I would like to give you a chapter wise summary and the detailed study on each will be soon shared!
ROMANS CHAPTER -1 – “GOSPEL THE POWER OF GOD TO SAVE ALL”
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. In the first part Paul explained the all sufficiency of the Gospel and its power to save and justify the people through the message of Gospel! Concerning Gospel,
1. Its respectability: nothing to be ashamed of
2. Its nature: the power of God
3. Its aim: salvation
4. Its scope: for everyone who believes
5. Its content: The revelation of God’s righteousness through faith!
ROMANS CHAPTER -2- “GODS RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT TO ALL”
It 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 -“NO ONE IS RIGHTEOUS!”
In this chapter he put a conclusion on the basis of chapter 1 & 2 that he 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 the 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 keeping [Your own effort]
ROMANS CHAPTER – 4 – “JUSTIFICATION [RIGHTEOUSNESS] BY FAITH”
It is proof that faith has always been the means for justification. Paul reflects back to the Old Testament patriarchs – Abraham -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, and the same kind of faith will be applicable to all for their justification from God which is a gift! Not a merit!
ROMANS CHAPTER -5 – “DEATH THROUGH ADAM LIFE THROUGH CHRIST”
Introducing with the Holy Spirit, it is too 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. The Love of God, The peace with God and the justification through the blood of Jesus Christ is mentioned first time in the book of Romans is in this chapter. We have peace with God because we justified by faith through our Lord Jesus Christ! God poured out His Spirit in our heart so that we can have a confident expectation of the future [Bible Hope] which will surely come to pass!
ROMANS CHAPTER – 6 – “DEAD TO SIN –ALIVE TO CHRIST!”
It eloquently teaches that, as born again believers, sin’s power over us is broken. 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.
- We are dead . . . To sin
- Sin has no power ….On you!
- We are alive . . . To God
- We have a new Master . . . And He’s God
ROMANS CHAPTER -7 -“MARRIED TO GRACE! DIED TO LAW”
It 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.
- You are released from the Law [ Death dissolves a legal relationship]
- We are now joined to a person rather than a code[ To the Body of Christ]
“YOU ARE FREE – YOU ARE A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST!
ROMANS CHAPTER – 8 – “REIGNING LIFE THROUGH THE SPIRIT!”
It starts with one of my favorite word that is “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit”
It 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 His love. This is a passage of hope because we know our future is bright in Christ.
- The Spirit seals our safety from condemnation
- The Spirit furnishes holy inclinations
- The Spirit gives life
- The Spirit ensures our past adoption & future inheritance!
- We are adopted into God’s family:
- We have no worthy opponent
- We have no legitimate accuser etc..
ROMANS CHAPTER – 9 – “GODS SOVEREIGN CHOICE – AMAZING GRACE”
It teaches us that it is not natural children that are God’s children, but rather 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…Your salvation brings all glory to Jesus! To Him alone!
ROMANS CHAPTER -10 – “EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED!”
It 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- “INGRAFTED BRANCHES –WE- GENTILES!”
Romans 11 discusses that although Israel as a whole rejected Jesus as their Messiah, there is still a remnant chosen by grace. 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 – “LIVING SACRIFICE- PRACTICAL LOVE”
In this chapter Paul encourages us to be living sacrifices in view of the mercy we have received in Christ Jesus. We do this through 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 one 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.
ROMANS CHAPTER – 13 – “BE SUBMISSIVE – ACT OUT OF LOVE”
Its a charge to clothe ourselves with Christ Jesus and live as his children in this present world. We are to submit to authorities and to pay respect where it is due. We are to awake from our slumber and serve the Lord out of love showing that we are included in the light of the gospel.
Paul turns to the Christian’s practical righteousness in relationship to the government which God has placed in authority over him (13:1-7). Every likely circumstance of a person’s life in this world is mentioned for you to know and adhere to it.
ROMANS CHAPTER – 14 – “ACCEPT HIM WHOSE FAITH IS WEAK!”
It encourages us to consider everything we do as if we are doing it for the Lord. It is a call to do what leads to peace and mutual edification within the body of Christ. We are not to condemn or look down on those who are weaker in faith, but be fully convinced of what is acceptable in our own minds, for everything that does not come from faith is sin.
Paul lays down principles for relating to one another as Christians when we see things differently, based upon our maturity or upon different convictions.
We are not to exercise our rights in ways that would cause another to stumble. We are to strive to strengthen others, not to hinder them. We are to use our strength to serve the weak rather than to benefit ourselves
ROMANS CHAPTER- 15 – “OVERFLOW WITH HOPE BY THE POWER OF SPIRIT”
Here it stresses unity within the body of believers. We are to take the encouragement from the scriptures and Christ as our example in how we live accepting one another. Paul reminds us that we are competent ministers of the gospel taking in and internalizing the amazing grace that was covered in the previous chapters. Now it is our job to share it with others.
ROMANS CHAPTER – 16 –“GLAD! THE GOSPEL MYSTERY IS REVEALED TO YOU!”
Paul’s final farewell and instruction to the believers in Rome is the final chapter of Book of Romans. He is affectionate toward them and gives final coaching to watch out for false doctrine and teachings and those who would cause division among them. He reminds them that Satan will soon be crushed under their feet and that His gospel is able to hold them until the day of Jesus. He also confirms that the Gospel was a mystery revealed to the church that is you and me – the Christians!
Conclusion!
It is God who is to be central and preeminent, not men. It is we who are to orient our lives to Him. I would like to suggest that the righteousness of God is that attribute of God’s character which makes His other attributes all the more glorious. As you can see this is an amazing book and will bless all who read, understand and enjoy this wonderful message of Jesus.
