Outline of Romans

 Carl Morton
Pastor, First Baptist Church , Alexandria , Kentucky

1. Salutation and Statement of Theme, 1:1-17.
   1. Greeting, 1:1-7.
   2. Paul’s Interest, 1:8-15
   3. Theme, 1:16-17
   
   
2. Righteousness Needed; Condemnation, Sin, 1:18-3:20.
   1. The Condemnation of the Gentile, 1:18-32
      1. The cause of the condemnation: willful ignorance, 1:18-23.
      2. The consequences of the condemnation: divine abandonment, 1:24-32.
   2. The Condemnation of the Moralist, 2:1-16.
   3. The Condemnation of the Jew, 2:17-3:8.
      1. He did not keep the law of God, 2:17-29.
      2. He did not believe the promises of God, 3:1-8.
   4. The Condemnation of All Men, 3:9-20
      
      
3. Righteousness Imputed:   Justification, Salvation, 3:21-5:21
   1. The Description of Righteousness, 3:21-31.
   2. The Illustration of Righteousness, 4:1-25.
      1. Abraham’s faith was apart from works, 4:1-8.
      2. Abraham’s faith was apart from circumcision, 4:9-12.
      3. Abraham’s faith was apart from the law, 4:13-15.
      4. Abraham’s faith was in God, 4:16-25.
   3. The Benefits of Righteousness, 5:1-11.
   4. The Applicability of Righteousness, 5:12-21.
   
   
4. Righteousness Imparted; Sanctification, Separation, 6:1-8:39.
   1. The Principles of Sanctification; The Question of License, 6:1-23.
      1. Shall we continue in sin?   God forbid, 6:1-14.
      2. Shall we continue to sin?   God forbid,6:15-23.
   2. The Practice of Sanctification:  the Question of Law, 7:1-25.
      1. Is the believer under law?   We are delivered from the law, 7:1-6.
      2. Is the law evil?   God forbid, 7:1-12.
      3. Is the law a cause of death?   God forbid,7:13-14.
      4. How can I resolve the struggle within myself?   …through Jesus Christ our Lord, 7:15-25.
   3. The Power of Sanctification; the Question of Living, 8:1-39.
      1. Emancipated living, 8:1-11.
      2. Exalted living, 8:12-17.
      3. Expectant living, 8:18-30.
      4. Exultant living, 8:31-39.
   
   
5. Righteousness Vindicated; Dispensation, Sovereignty, 9:1-11:36.
   1. Israel’s Past; Election, 9:1-29.
      1. Paul’s sorrow, 9:1-5.
      2. God’s sovereignty, 9:6-29.
   2. Israel’s Present; Rejection, 9:30-10:21.
   3. Israel’s Future, Salvation, 11:1-36.
      1. The extent of Israel’s rejection (partial), 11:1-10.
      2. The purpose of Israel’s rejection, 11:11-24.
      3. The duration of Israel’s rejection (temporary), 11:25-32.
      4. Discourse on God’s wisdom, 11:33-36.
   
   
6. Righteousness Practiced; Application, Service, 12:1-15:13.
   1. In Relation to Ourselves, 12:1-2.
   2. In Relation to the Lord’s Church, 12:3-8.
   3. In Relation to Society, 12:9-21.
   4. In Relation to Government, 13:1-14.
   5. In Relation to Other Believers, 14:1-15:13.
      1. Do not judge one another, 14:1-12.
      2. Do not hinder one another, 14:13-23.
      3. Do imitate Christ, 15:1-13.
   
   
7. Personal Messages and Benediction, 15:14-16:27.
   1. Paul’s plans, 15:14-33.
   2. Paul’s personal greetings, 16:1-16.
   3. Paul’s concluding admonition and benediction, 16:17-27 …To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever.   Amen.