Romans 1
Romans 1 provides a compelling introduction to the core messages of Christianity: the Gospel, faith, righteousness, and God’s wrath against sin. It challenges us to embrace the power of the Gospel in our lives, to live by faith, and to understand the serious consequences of turning away from God’s truth.
Verses 1-7: Paul’s Greeting to the Romans
Paul identifies himself as a servant of Christ Jesus, set apart for the gospel. He acknowledges Jesus as the son of David, declared the Son of God with power by His resurrection. Paul then sends greetings to all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints.
Verses 8-15: Paul’s Desire to Visit Rome
Paul expresses his gratitude for the Roman Christians whose faith is being reported all over the world. He shares his longing to see them, to impart some spiritual gift to strengthen them, and to be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
Verses 16-17: The Power of the Gospel
Paul asserts that he is not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. He emphasizes that the righteousness of God is revealed in the Gospel, a righteousness that is by faith.
Verses 18-32: The Wrath of God against Ungodliness
Paul turns to the wrath of God, which is being revealed against the ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth. He discusses the corruption and idolatry of those who exchanged the glory of God for images of created things and abandoned God’s natural design for sexuality.
Romans 1 is the opening chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans. This chapter introduces the key themes of the Gospel, righteousness, faith, and the wrath of God against sin. Paul writes to believers in Rome, expressing his longing to visit them and share in their faith.
Romans 1 verses 16-32
In this section of scripture is the righteousness of God, but in order to understand the significance of righteousness of God we need to understand the how unrighteous we are apart from Christ. To really grasp the charges that Jesus paid for us, we need to more fully comprehend what we were guilty of doing.
Romans 2 verses 1-12
Paul establishes that everyone is guilty of sin and that God will judge everyone equally based on their actions. Paul’s message applies to both religious Jews and Gentiles, and he calls out religious people who think they are exempt from judgment because they are following the law. Paul argues that the law is only meaningful if people can follow it, and that Jewishness must be an inner state, not just an outward one. He also says that people who are self-seeking and reject the truth will face wrath and anger, while those who do good will receive glory, honor, and peace.
Romans 2 17-29
God will repay us according to our works and God shows no partiality in that repayment. Those who seek the glory and honor of God will receive eternal life. Those who are self-seeking will receive wrath and fury. It does not matter who you are or where you come from, these are the facts.
Romans 3 9-20
Romans 3 begins with a question-and-answer scheme. These are responses one might expect from someone opposed to what Paul wrote in Romans 2. Next, Paul quotes from a series of Old Testament passages. These Scriptures show that those writers also agreed that nobody, not one person, deserves to be called righteous. Paul declares emphatically that no one will be justified by following the works of the law. Finally, though, he arrives at the good news: righteousness before God is available apart from the law through faith in Christ’s death for our sin on the cross.
Romans 5 1-11
Romans 5:1–11 describes the amazing benefits that come with being declared righteous before God by faith in Christ’s death for our sin. God has made peace with us. We stand in His grace, and we rejoice in the sure hope that we will share in His glory. Our suffering brings growth, which leads to even more potent hope.
Romans 6 1-4 & 12-23
In Romans 6, Paul tackles the question of why Christians should not continue to sin once we have been declared righteous by God because of our faith in Christ.
Romans 8
Romans 8 is a chapter in the Bible that focuses on the security of Christians before God and the freedom from sin found in Christ.