Romans

 

Author:

  • Paul

 

Audience:

  • Christian churches in Rome

 

Key Themes:

  • All people are sinners, therefore all, without exception, need to be saved from their sin.
  • The Mosaic law, though good and holy, cannot counteract the power of sin.
  • Through the righteousness of God, sin is judged and salvation is provided.
  • With the coming of Jesus Christ, the former age of redemptive history has passed away and the new age of redemptive history has begun.
  • The atoning death of Jesus Christ is central to God's plan of salvation.
  • Justification is by faith alone.
  • There is a certain hope of future glory for those who are in Christ Jesus.
  • Those who have died with Christ and who enjoy the work of the Holy Spirit are enabled to live a new life.
  • God is sovereign in salvation; He works all things according to his plan.
  •  God fulfulls His saving promises to both Jews and Gentiles.
  • The grace of the gospel calls Christians to personal holiness, mutual service, good citizenship, and wholehearted neighbor-love in Christ.

**taken from Crossway Books  ESV Study Bible