I

The Introduction. Rom. 1:1-17

A. The Salutation. Ch. 1:1-7

B. The Interest of Paul in the Roman Christians. Ch. 1:8-15

C. The Theme of the Epistle. Ch, 1:16, 17

II

Doctrinal Instructions. Chs. 1:18 to 11:36

A. Justification by Faith. Chs. 1:18 to 5:21

1. The Universal Need of Righteousness. Chs. 1:18 to 3:20

a. The Guilt of the Gentile World. Ch. 1:18-32

b. The Principles of Divine Judgment. Ch. 2:1-16

c. The Guilt of the Jew. Chs. 2:17 to 3:8

d. The Whole World Condemned. Ch. 3: 9-20.

2. The Divine Method and Provision. Ch. 3:24-31

3. The Proof from Scripture. Ch. 4

4. The Blessed Results. Ch. 5:1-11

5. The Universal Application. Ch. 5:12-21

B. The Life of the Believers. Chs.6 to 8

1. Dead to Sin and Alive Unto God. Ch. 6:1-14. 69

2. Free from Sin and Servants of Righteousness. Ch. 6:15-23

3. Free from Law and United with Christ. Ch. 7:1-6

4. The Inward-Struggles Ch. 7:7-25

5. Life in the Spirit Ch. 8:1-17

a. The Possibility of Holiness. Ch. 8:1-11

b. The Duty of Holiness. Ch. 8:12-17

6. Patience in Suffering. Ch. 8:18-30

a. The Hope of Glory. Ch. 8: 18-25

b. The Divine Help and Purpose. Ch. 8: 26-30

7. The Assurance of Salvation. Ch. 8: 31-39

C. The Problem of Israel's Rejection. Chs. 9 to 11

1. The Rejection of Israel Is Not Complete. Ch. 9:1-29

a. Paul's Sorrow for Israel. Ch. 9:1-5

b. Israel's Rejection and God's Promise. Ch. 9:6-13

c. Israel's Rejection and God's Justice. Ch. 9:14-29

2. The Rejection of Israel Is Not Arbitrary. Chs. 9:30 to 10:21

a. Israel's Failure to Accept Christ. Ch. 9:30-33

b. Israel's Refusal of God's Righteousness. Ch. 10:1-15

c. Israel's Neglect of the Gospel Message. Ch. 10:16-21

3. The Rejection of Israel Is Not Final. Ch. 11

a. The Present Election of Grace. Ch. 11:1-10

b. The Future Salvation of Israel. Ch. 11:11-32

c. The Doxology. Ch. 11:33-36

III

Practical Exhortations. Chs. 12:1 to 15:13

A. As Members of the Church. Ch. 12

1. The Appeal to Consecration. Ch. 12:1, 2

2. The Exercise of the Gifts. Ch. 12:3-8

3. The Manifestation of Love. Ch. 12:9-21

B. Citizens of the, State. Ch. 13

1. Civil Duties. Ch. 13:1-7

2. The Animating Principle of Love. Ch. 13:8-10

3. The Purifying Motive of Hope. Ch. 13:11-14

C. Questions of Conscience. Chs. 14:1 to 15:13

1. Do Not Judge Others. Ch. 14:1-12

2. Do Not Tempt Others. Ch. 14:13-23

3. Follow the Example of Christ. Ch. 15:1-13

IV

The Conclusion. Chs. 15:14 to 16:27

A. Paul’s Reasons for Writing. Ch. 15:14-21

B. Paul’s Personal Plans. Ch. 15:22-33

C. The Commendation of Phoebe. Ch. 16:1, 2

D. Paul’s Greetings to the Romans. Ch. 16:3-16.

E. A Warning Against False Teachers. Ch. 17-20

F. Greetings from Paul’s Companions. Ch. 16:21-23

G. The Doxology. Ch. 16:25-27