| THE BOOK OF ROMANS
CHAPTER 1
I. THE INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK: VS 1-7
A. This was the source of the gospel plan of salvation. V 1 (The source
of the gospel comes from God.) James 1:17
B. This was the revelation of the gospel plan of salvation. V 2 (The
revelation of the gospel is found in the scriptures.) Gen. 3:15, Gen. 12:1-3,
Deut. 18:18-19
C. This was the manifestation of the gospel plan of salvation. VS
3-4
1. The birth of Jesus Christ upon the earth revealed the gospel plan
of Christ. V 3, Isa. 7:14, Matt. 1:18-25
2. The life of Jesus Christ upon the earth proclaimed the gospel plan
of the salvation of Christ. V 4 John 10:10, John 11:25
3. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead demonstrated the
gospel plan of Christ. V 4, 2 Tim. 1:10
D. These are blessings of the gospel plan of salvation. V 5 (The grace
of God has given us the gospel plan of salvation.) Titus 2:11-12
E. This is the requirement of the gospel plan of salvation. V 5 (The
gospel plan of salvation demands obedience.) Heb. 5:8-9
F. There are the effects of the gospel plan of salvation. VS 6-7
1. Saints are those persons who are called by Jesus Christ. V 6, Phil.
4:13
2. Christians are those persons who are the beloved of God. V 7, Phil.
2:13
II. PAUL'S PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AT ROME: VS 8-12
A. This was the motivation for his prayer. V 8 (The spirituality of
those Christians motivated Paul to pray.) James 5:16
B. This was the witness of his prayer. V 9 (God was the witness of
his prayer.) Romans 8:31
C. This was the request of his prayer. V 10 (Paul requested that it
be the will of God for him to come to Rome.) James 4:13-14
D. These are the reasons for his prayer. VS 11-12
1. Paul wished to establish them in the faith. Verse 11
2. Paul wanted them to establish him in the faith. Verse 12
III. PAUL'S CONCEPT FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING: VS 13-17
A. This was the motivation of his life. V 13
1. Paul wanted to be a soul winner for Jesus. V
13.
2. Christians should have a desire to save lost souls. Prov. 11:30
B. This was the purpose of his life. V 14
1. Paul knew the value of spiritual labor. 1 Cor. 9:19-20
2. Disciples should know the value of spiritual labor. John 4:35,
Matt. 9:37- 38, Rev. 14:13
C. This was the success of his life. V 15
1. Paul had a burning desire to preach the gospel. Acts 9:18-22
2. Saints should have a burning desire to preach the gospel. Matt.
28:18-20
D. This was the influence of his life. VS 16-17
1. The life of Paul reflected the power of his faith in God. VS 16-17,
Gal. 2:20
2. The life of a Christian should reveal the power of his faith in
God. Heb. 11:6, 2 Pet. 2:21
IV. THE NEED FOR THE GOSPEL: VS 18-25
A. These are the reasons for the gospel. VS 18-20
1. The gospel can save a man from the wrath of God. V 18, Eph. 5:6
2. The gospel gives man a greater revelation of God. V 19-20
a). God has revealed Himself by creation. V 19-20, Acts 17:24-28
b). God has revealed Himself by Jesus Christ. Matt. 1:18-24, 1 Tim.
3:16
c). God has revealed Himself by the scriptures. 2 Tim. 3:16-17
B. These are the effects of the gospel. V 21-23
1. The gospel brings enlightenment instead of darkness. VS 21-22,
John 3:18-21
2. The gospel reveals the glory of the incorruptible God instead of
idols. V 23 , Col. 3:5
C. These are the powers of the gospel. VS 24-25
1. The gospel can save a man from total destruction. V 24, Jude 12-15
2. The gospel can keep a man from forgetting his God. V 25, 2 Peter
2:15
V. A GODLESS SOCIETY: VS 26-32
A. This is the nature of an ungodly society. VS 26-27 (Unlawful sex
acts is the nature of a godless society.) 1 Peter 2:12
B. This is the fruit of an ungodly society. V 27 (The harvest of sin
is the penalty of a godless society.) Gal. 6:6-9
C. This is the doctrine of a godless society. V 28 (Atheism is the
doctrines of a godless society.) Psa. 14:1-3
D. There are the sins which are committed by a godless society. Verses
29-31
1. Being unrighteousness is the way of life in an ungodly society.
V 29, 2 Peter 2:14
2. Fornication is the desire of an ungodly society. V 29, 1 Cor. 5:1
3. Wickedness is the activity of an ungodly society. V 29, Gen. 6:5-6
4. Covetousness is the motivation of an godly society. V 29, Col.
3:5
5. Maliciousness is the manifestation of an ungodly society. V 29,
Eph. 4:31
6. Envy is the revelation of an ungodly society. V 29, 1 Peter 2:1
7. Murder is the impulse of an ungodly society. V 29, Gen. 4:6-8
8. Debate is the trade mark in an ungodly society. V 29, 2 Cor. 12:20
9. Deceit is the motivation for an ungodly society. V 29, Romans 3:13
10. Malignity inspires an ungodly society. V 29, 1 Peter 2:16
11. Being a whisperer inflames an ungodly society. V 29, Prov. 16:28
12. Being a backbiter is the fuel of an ungodly society. V 30, Prov.
25:23
13. Being a hater of God is the religion of an ungodly society. V
30, Eph. 2:12 14. Being despiteful is the inspiration of an ungodly society.
V 30, Heb. 10:29
15. Being proud is the language of an ungodly society. V 30, Exod.
5:2
16. Being a boaster is the goal of an ungodly society. V 30, Acts
8:9
17. Being an inventor of evil things is the success of an ungodly
society. V 30, 1 Tim. 6:5
18. Being disobedient to parents is the enlargement of an ungodly
society. V 30, 2 Tim. 3:2
19. Being without understanding is the doctrine of an ungodly society.
V 31, Acts 28:27
20. Being a covenant breaker is the inducement of the ungodly society.
V 31, Psa. 55:20
21. Being without nature affection is the bond of the ungodly society.
V 31, Luke 18:4-5
22. Being implacable is the arousement of an ungodly society. V 31,
1 Tim. 4:2
23. Being unmerciful is the enforcement of an ungodly society. V 31,
Matt. 6:15
E. This is the result of a godless society. V 32 (Spiritual death
is the results of a godless society.) Romans 6:23
CHAPTER 2
I. THE JUDGMENT OF THE GOSPEL DISPENSATION: VS 1-10
A. This will be the method of that judgment. VS 1-2
1. Each person will be judged according to the truth of God. VS 1-2
2. The truth is the word of God. John 17:17, 12:48, Rev. 20:12-15
B. This is the reality of that judgment. V 3 (No person can escaped
the judgment of God.) Heb. 2:1-3, Acts 17:30-31
C. These are the reasons for that judgment. VS 4-5
1. Some people despise the blessings of God. V 4, 2 Peter 2:10
2. Some people have an impenitent heart. V 5, Heb. 3:13
D. These are the rewards for that judgment. VS 6-10
1. Those persons who disobey the laws of God will receive eternal
punishment. VS 8-9, Heb. 10:26-31
2. Those persons who obey the laws of God will receive eternal life
in glory. VS 7,10, Col. 3:1-4
II. THE JUDGMENT OF THE MOSAIC DISPENSATION: VS 12-15
A. This will be the manner of that judgment. V 11 (That judgment will
be impartial.) Acts 17:30-31
B. These will be the methods of that judgment. VS 12-15
1. The Jews will be judged by the law of Moses. VS 12-13
2. The Gentiles will be judged by the law of their conscience. VS
14-15
C. This is the reality of that judgment. V 16 (The assurance of that
judgment is declared by the gospel.) 2 Cor. 5:10
III. THE INCONSISTENCY OF THE JEWS: VS 17-24
A. These are the reasons for their inconsistencies. VS 17-20
1. The Jews had the law of God. V 17
2. The Jews knew the law of God. V 18
3. The Jews were instructors of the law of God. VS 19-20
B. These were the characteristics of their inconsistencies. VS 21-23
1. The Jews did not keep the law. VS 21-22
a). The Israelites would preach that a man should not steal, but they
would steal. V 21
b). The Israelites would preach that a man should not commit adultery,
but they would commit adultery. V 22
c). The Israelites would preach that a man should hate idols, but
they would rob temples. V 22
2. The Israelites broke the law of Moses. V 23
C. This was the result of their inconsistencies. V 24 (The inconsistency
of the Jews cause God to be blasphemed.) 1 Cor. 5:6-7
IV. THE TRUE JEW OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: VS 25-29
A. This was the nature of the true Jew. V 25 (The true Jew would kept
the law of Moses.)
B. These were the traits of the true Jew. VS 26-27
1. The true Jew knew that the uncircumcised could be saved. V 26
2. The true Jew realized that he would be judged by the righteousness
of the law. Verse 27
C. These were the personalities of the true Jew. VS 28-29
1. The true Jew did not put any confidence in the flesh. V 28
2. The true Jew was circumcised in his heart and spirit. V 29 CHAPTER
3
I. THE PRIVILEGES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT JEWS: VS 1-8
A. This was the privilege of the Old Testament Jews. VS 1-2 (The Israelites
were entrusted with the oracles of God.) Psa. 147:19
B. This was the failure of the Old Testament Jews. V 3 (Some of those
Israelites failed to believe the word of God.) Heb. 4:11
C. These were the results of the privileges of the Old Testament Jews.
VS 4-8
1. The unbelief of the Israelites did not change the plans of God.
V 4, Gal. 4:4-7
2. The unrighteousness of the Israelites did not alter the gospel
plan of salvation. VS 5-6, Gal. 3:19-25
3. The rejection of the truth by the Israelites did not modify the
gospel system. VS 7-8, Acts 15:1, Gal. 2:1-5
II. THE SIN SICK SOCIETY: VS 9-18
A. These are the characteristics of that sin sick society. VS 9-10
1. All races of people have sinned. V 9
2. All races of people are enslaved in sin. V 10, Psa. 14:3
B. This is the wisdom of that sin sick society. V 11 (That society
has foolish reasoning.) Psa. 14:1-2
C. These are the values of that sin sick society. V 12
1. The sin sick society has gone astray. Isa. 53:6
2. The sin sick society is unprofitable. Jude 12-13
3. The sin sick society is totally depraved. Jude 14-15
D. These are the personalities of that sin sick society. V 13-15
1. The language of that society is corrupt. V 13-14, 2 Tim. 3:13,
Jas. 3:8-10
2. The deeds of that society is corrupt. V 15, 1 John 3:15
E. These are the punishments for that sin sick society. VS 16-18
1. Destruction awaits that sin sick society. V 16, Prov. 13:15; Rom.
6:23
2. That sin sick society does not have peace. V 17, Isa. 59:7-9
3. That sin sick society does not have a favorable hope. V 18, Psa.
10:4-6
III. THE LAW OF MOSES: VERSES 19-20
A. These were the purposes of that law. V 19
1. The law of Moses was to expose sin. V 19
2. The law of Moses was given because of sin. Gal. 3:19
3. The law of Moses was a school master. Gal. 3:24-25
B. These were the insufficiencies of that law. V 20
1. The law of Moses could not free the sinner from his sins. V 20;
Heb. 10:1-4
2. The law of Moses kept the sinners enslaved to the bondage of sin.
Gal. 5:1-4
3. The law of Moses became a curse to any one who transgressed it.
Gal. 3:10-13
IV. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST: VS 21-26
A. These are the purposes of that gospel. VS 21-23
1. The gospel of Christ reveals the righteousness of God. V 21, Romans
1:16-17
2. The gospel of Christ has a universal calling. V 22, Acts 2:21,
Rev. 22:17
3. The gospel of Christ has the power to save a man from his sin.
V 23, 1 Cor. 15:1-2
B. These are the blessings of that gospel. VS 24-26
1. The gospel of Christ brings redemption. V 24, Eph. 1:7
2. The gospel of Christ gives the remission of our past sins. V 25,
Acts 2:38
3. The gospel of Christ engenders Divine justice. V 26, Romans 2:2
V. THE PLAN OF SALVATION: VS 27-31
A. These are the characteristics of that plan of salvation. V 27
1. The plan of salvation engenders humility. Eph. 2:8-9
2. The law of Moses often engendered pride. Matt. 3:7-12
B. These are the blessings of that plan of salvation. V 28
1. Christians are justified by the gospel system. Jude 3
2. Disciples are not justified by the law of Moses. Col. 2:14, Gal.
2:16-18
C. These are the purposes of that plan of salvation. VS 29-31
1. The plan of salvation reveals that God is no respecter of persons.
V 29, Acts 10:34-35
2. The plan of salvation shows how God can justify all people. V 30,
Gal. 5:6
3. The plan of salvation fulfills the promises of the law of Moses.
V 31, Deut. 18:15-19, Matt. 5:17-18, Luke 24:44
CHAPTER 4
I. THE JUSTIFICATION OF ABRAHAM: VS 1-12
A. These were the methods of his justification. vs 1-3
1. Abraham was not justified by the works of circumcision. vs 1-2
2. Abraham was justified by his faith in the gospel system. v 3, Gen.
12:1-3, Gal. 3:6-8
B. These are the reasons for his justification. vs 4-5
1. Abraham did not seek justification by the works of circumcision.
v 4
2. Abraham did seek justification by his faith in the gospel system.
v 5
C. These are the blessedness of his justification. vs 6-8
1. The Lord forgave Abraham of his sins. Psa. 32:1-2
2. The Lord must forgive sins so that a person can be justified. Heb.
8:10-12
D. These are the effects of his justification. vs 9-11
1. Abraham was justified before the law of circumcision was given.
vs 9-10
2. Abraham was justified before the law of Moses was given. v 11,
Gal. 3:16-17
E. These are the values of his justification. v 12
1. Abraham is the father of all the faithful people of God. v 12
2. Christians are the children of Abraham by promise. Gal. 3:7,29
II. THE JUSTIFICATION OF HUMANITY: VS 13-15
A. These are the methods of the justification of humanity. vs 13-22
1. These are the negative qualities of that justification. vs 13-15
a). Christians are not justified by the law of Moses. v 13
b). The law of Moses was not given for any justification. vs 14-15
2. These are the positive qualities of that justification. vs 16-21
a). Christians are justified by the gospel system. v 16
b). The gospel plan of salvation was promised to Abraham instead of
the law of Moses. vs 17-22 1). Abraham was to be the father of all the
faithful people of God. v 17 2). Abraham had to believe in the gospel plan
of salvation. vs 18-22 (Abraham had to believe in
the coming of the gospel system; whereas, we as Christians must believe
in the establishment of the gospel plan of salvation. Gal. 3:7, 1 Cor.
15:1-4
B. These are the mandates for that justification of humanity. vs 23-24
1. Christians must believe in the scriptures. v 23, 2 Tim. 3:16-17
2. Saints need to believe in the gospel plan of salvation. v 24, Acts
2:21
3. Disciples should believe in the Person who gave unto them the gospel
plan of salvation. v 24, Heb. 11:6
C. These are the blessings of that justification of humanity. v 25
1. Christians are justified from their sins. v 25, Romans 8:1
2. The sins of a Christian are forgiven. Heb. 8:6-13
CHAPTER 5
I. BEING JUSTIFIED BY GOD: VS 1-5
A. These are the methods of our own justification. v 1
1. Christians are justified by faith in the gospel plan of salvation.
Mark 16:16
2. Disciples are justified by a working faith in the gospel system.
James 2:18-20
B. These are the blessings of our own justification. vs 1-3
1. Christians have peace with God. v 1, Phil. 4:6-7
2. Saints stand secure in their life. v 2, Romans 8:31
3. Brethren rejoice in their hope of eternal life. v 2, Heb. 6:18-19
4. Disciples rejoice in their tribulations of life. v 3, 2 Cor. 12:10,
James 1:12
C. These are the requirements for our own justification. vs 3-4
1. The tribulations of a Christian must perfect his patience. v 3,
James 1:2-4
2. The patience of a saint should mature his experiences. v 4, 2 Tim
2:12
3. The experiences of a disciple ought to establish his hope. v 4,
1 Peter 3:15
D. These are the reasons for our own justification. v 5
1. The love of God made our justification possible. John 3:16
2. Our obedience to the gospel plan of salvation made our justification
possible. Romans 6:16-18
II. BEING RECONCILED UNTO GOD: VS 6-11
A. These are the reasons for our own reconciliation. vs 6-8
1. The love of God made our reconciliation possible. John 3:16
2. The love of Christ made our reconciliation possible. 1 Cor. 15:1-4
B. These are the blessings of our own reconciliation. v 9
1. Christians are saved by the blood of Christ. Heb. 9:14, l Peter
1:18-19
2. Disciples are saved from the wrath of God. Heb. 10:26-31
C. These are the assurances of our own reconciliation. v 10
1. Christians are saved by the sacrificial death of Christ. v 10,
Heb. 2:9
2. Saints shall be save eternally by His resurrected life. v 10, John
14:6, John 11:25, Rev. 1:18
D. These are the effects of our own reconciliation. v 11
1. Christians can rejoice in God. Phil. 2:12-13
2. Disciples can rejoice in Christ. Gal. 2:20
III. THE REIGN OF DEATH: VS 12-14
A. These are causes of death. v 12
1. Sin causes physical death. Heb. 9:27, James 2:26
2. Sin causes spiritual death. Romans 6:23, Rev. 21:8, Matt. 10:28
B. These are the powers of death. vs 13-14
1. Death reigned before the law of Moses was given. Gen. 7:22
2. Death reigned after the law of Moses was given. 1 Cor. 10:1-10
IV. SALVATION BY JESUS CHRIST: VS 15-17
A. These are the values of our own salvation. vs 15-17
1. We receive from Adam the physical penalty of sin which would be
physical death. Romans 5:12
2. We do not receive from Adam the spiritual penalty of sin which
would be spiritual death. Ezek. 18:20
B. These are the powers of our own salvation. v 17
1. Christ did not make us free from the penalty of sin which would
be physical death. 1 Cor. 15:50-58
2. Christ has made us free from the penalty of sin which would be
spiritual death. Romans 6:23, 2 Cor. 5:17, 2 Tim. 1:10
V. THE BLESSINGS OF CHRIST: VS 18-21
A. These are the traits of His blessings. v 18
1. Adam brought judgment upon humanity. Romans 5:12
2. Christ offers justification for humanity. 2 Cor. 5:17
B. These are the methods of His blessings. v 19
1. Adam by his transgression brought the fall of mankind. Gen. 3:15
2. Christ by His obedience brought the redemption of mankind. Heb.
5:8-9
C. These are the effects of His blessings. vs 20-21
1. The law of Moses engendered bondage to sin. v 20, Gal. 5:1-4
2. The gospel of Christ engenders freedom from sin. v 21, John 10:10
CHAPTER 6
I. THE NEW LIFE: VS 1-4
A. These are the reasons for that new life. vs 1-2
1. Saints are forbidden to live in sin. vs 1-2, Romans 6:12
2. Christians are dead to sin. v 2, Col. 3:1-4
B. These are the causes of that new life. v 3
1. We as alien sinners were baptized into Christ. Gal. 3:27
2. We as Christians are crucified with Christ. Gal. 2:20
C. These are the essentials for that new life. v 4
1. Christians must walk in the newness of life. 1 John 2:15-17
2. Saints need to walk by faith. 2 Cor. 5:7
3. Brethren ought to walk circumspectly. Eph. 5:15
4. Disciples should be Christ-like. 1 John 2:6
II. THE NEW MAN: VS 5-11
A. These are the reasons for that new man. vs 5-7
1. Christians are receiving a new life from God. v 5, 2 Cor. 5:18-21
2. Disciples are free from the enslavement of sin. vs 6-7, Heb. 8:12
a). Our old body of sin was destroyed when we were being baptized
into Christ. 2 Cor. 5:17, Gal. 3:27
b). Our new man is free from the enslavement of sin. 1 John 1:7-9
B. These are the essentials for that new man. v 8
1. Christians must die to their old life of sin because Christ died
for their sins. v 8, 2 Tim. 2:21
2. Saints must live with Christ because they are died to sin. v 8,
Gal. 2:20
C. These are the blessings for that new man. vs 9-10
1. Spiritual dead does not have any power over the new man. 2 Tim.
1:10
a). Christ is the source of eternal life. John 14:6
b). Eternal life is a conditional promise. Rom. 2:7, Rev. 2:10
2. Physical death can not destroy the new man. Rom. 14:7-9, 2 Cor.
5:1-2
D. These are the attitudes of that new man. v 11
1. The new man knows that he is dead to the enslavement of sin. Romans
12:1-2
2. The new man knows that he is alive unto the services of God. Matt.
4:10
III. THE SERVICES OF A CHRISTIAN: VS 12-14
A. These are the characteristics of a Christian. v 12
1. A Christian does not let sins rule in his mortal body. v 12
2. A disciple makes his body to rule over the powers of sin. Gen.
4:1-8
B. These are the requirements for being a Christian. v 13
1. A Christian must not use his bodily members as instruments for
sin. v 13
a). The eyes should not be lustful. 2 Peter. 2:14
b). The ears ought not to be dull of hearing. Matt. 13:15-16
c). The mouth ought not speak lies. Romans 3:13-15
d). The hand can not steal. Eph. 4:28
e). The feet should not shed blood. Romans 3:15
2. A disciple must use his bodily members as instruments for righteousness.
v 13
a). The eyes ought to have spiritual vision. Heb. 12:1-2
b). The ears should hear the needs of the people. Acts 16:9
c). The mouth must preach the truth. Acts 20:26-27
d). The hands need to minister unto the needy. Gal. 6:10
e). The feet ought to carry the gospel to other people. Romans 10:15
C. These are the blessings for being a Christian. v 14
1. Christians are not enslaved to the powers of sin. 1 John 4:4
2. Saints are overcoming the powers of sin. Phil. 4:13
D. These are the reasons for being a Christian. v 14
1. Disciples are not under the law of Moses. Col. 2:14
2. Christians are under the law of grace. John 1:17 IV. THE SERVANT
OF GOD: ROMANS 6:15-19
A. These are the mandates for being a servant of God. v 15
1. A servant of God can not live in sin. Matt. 6:24
2. A servant of God must live for righteousness. Matt. 6:33
B. These are the volitions for being a servant of God. v 16
1. A person can be a servant of sin. Josh. 24:14-15
2. A person can become a servant of righteousness. Heb. 5:8-9
C. These are the reasons for being a servant of God. vs 16-17
1. A servant of God has obeyed the gospel plan of salvation. 2 Thess.
1:7-9
2. The Lord has added him to the New Testament church. Acts 2:47
D. These are motivations for being a servant of God. v 19
1. A servant of God knows that the old life of sin which he once lived
was enough for him. 1 Peter 4:2-3
2. A servant of God knows that the new life of righteousness which
he is now living is rewarding for him. Matt. 5:6
V. SERVING GOD: ROMANS 6:20-23
A. These are the reasons for serving God. vs 20-21
1. The sinner is enslaved to sin. v 20, Gen. 6:5
2. The sinner is living a shameful life. v 21, Gen. 3:10
3. The sinner must die spiritually. v 21, Matt. 10:28, Rev. 21:8
B. These are the motivations for serving God. v 22
1. The Christian is made free from his sins. Col. 3:1-4
2. The disciple is serving the living God. Acts 16:17
3. The saint is happy with his life. 1 Tim. 4:8
4. The brother in Christ is living in hope of eternal life. John 5:28-29
D. These are the blessings for serving God. v 23
1. The curse for not serving God is spiritual death. v 23, 2 Thess.
1:7-9
2. The blessings for serving God is eternal life. v 23, Romans 2:7
CHAPTER 7
I. THE LAW OF MOSES: ROMANS 7:1-3
A. These were the legal claims of the law of Moses. v 1
1. The law of Moses had power over a man while he lived.
2. The law of Moses had power over a man while it was in authority.
B. These were the illustrations of the law of Moses. v 2
1. The woman is bound by law to her husband as long as her husband
lives.
2. The woman is free by the law to her husband when he dies.
C. These were the effects of the law of Moses. v 3
1. The law of Moses has been terminated. Col. 2:14
2. The law of Christ has fulfilled the law of Moses. Matt. 5:17, Luke
24:44-48
II. OUR UNION WITH CHRIST: ROMANS 7:4-6
A. These are the characteristics for that union with Christ. v 4
1. Christians are dead to the law of Moses because the power of the
gospel makes them free from all other laws. Romans 1:16, Gal. 5:1-2, 2
Cor. 5:17
2. Saints are spiritually married to Christ. Eph. 5:30-32, Acts 2:47
B. These are the reasons for that union with Christ. v 5
1. The law of Moses worked death. Gal. 3:21
2. The law of Moses kept the sinners enslaved by sin. Gal. 3:22-23
C. These are the blessings for that union with Christ. v 6
1. The law of Moses was a law of bondage. Acts 15:10
2. Christians are free from the law of Moses. 2 Cor. 5:17
D. These are the requirements for that union with Christ. v 6
1. Christians must not serve God in the oldness of the letter of the
law. Matt. 23:23
2. Disciples need to serve God in a spiritual way. John 4:24
3. Saints should be converted to the law of the gospel, and to the
spirit of the gospel. 2 Cor. 3:6
III. THE POWERS OF SIN: ROMANS 7:7-12
A. These are the revelations of sin. v 7
1. The law of Moses revealed the nature of sin. Exod. 20:14, Deut.
5:18-21
2. The law of Christ explains the nature of sin. 1 John 3:4
B. These are the influences of sin. v 8
1. All persons have sinned. Romans 3:10, 21
2. Christians will also sin against God because of the weakness of
the flesh. 1 John 1:8-10
C. These are the effects of sin. vs 9-12
1. Sin separates a person from his God. v 9, Isa. 59:1-2
2. Sin causes a person to die in a spiritual way. v 10, Rev. 21:8
3. Sin will deceive any person who live in it. v 11, Heb. 3:13, Heb.
11:23-26
4. Sin can overpower the laws of God for a short period of time. v
12, John 8:44
IV. THE GREAT CONFLICT OF LIFE: ROMANS 7:13-20
A. These are the traits of that conflict of life. vs 13-16
1. The power of sin withstands the power of righteousness. vs 13-14
a). The power of sin are revealed. v 13, 1 John 3:8
b). The power of sin has influenced all mankind. v 14, Romans 3:10,23
2. The power of righteousness withstands the power of sin. vs 15-16
a). The power of righteousness has influenced mankind. v 15, Jude
3
b). The power of righteousness has been revealed. v 16, 2 Peter 1:3-4
B. These are the effects of that conflict of life. vs 17-18
1. The power of sin can control us. v 17, Romans 6:12-13
2. The power of righteousness can control us. v 18, Romans 12:1-2
C. These are the results of that conflict of life. vs 19-20
1. Each person is responsible for his own acts and deeds. 2 Cor. 5:10
2. Each person will receive a just recompense of reward. Heb. 2:1-3
V. THE VICTORY FOR THE SAINTS: ROMANS 7:21-25
A. These are the oppositions to that victory. v 21
1. The devil desires to tempt us. James 1:2-4
2. There is a great conflict between good and evil. Gal. 5:17
B. These are the ways to achieve that victory. v 22
1. Christians should delight in the law of God. Psa. 1:1-3
2. Disciples need to know the scriptures. John 5:39, 2 Tim. 2:15
3. Saints must obey the laws of God. 1 John 5:3, James 2:10
C. These are the needs for that victory. vs 23-24
1. Sin can entice us. v 23, Heb. 11:23-26
2. Sin can enslave us. v 24, Jude 11-12
D. This is the source of that victory. v 25
1. Our victory comes by Christ. Romans 8:37
2. Our victory is through Christ. 1 Cor. 5:57-58
CHAPTER 8
I. THE SPIRITUAL LIFE: ROMANS 8:1-4
A. These are the conditions for that spiritual life. v 1
1. A Christian must be in Christ. 2 Cor. 5:17, Gal. 3:27
2. A disciple should not walk after the flesh. Gal. 5:19-21
3. A saint needs to walk after the spirit. Gal. 5:22-23
B. These are the reasons for that spiritual life. vs 2-4
1. The gospel has made us free from the law of Moses. Col. 2:14
a). The law of Moses was insufficient to save us. v 3, Gal. 2:16
b). The law of Moses was fulfilled by the redemptive work of Christ.
vs 3-4, Luke 24:44-48
2. The gospel has made us free from the enslavement of sin. 1 Cor.
15:57
II. THE TWO LIVES: ROMANS 8:5-8
A. These are the characteristics of those two lives. v 5
1. The carnal life is governed by the flesh. v 5, Gal. 5:19-21
2. The spiritual life is governed by the Spirit. v 5, Gal. 5:22-23
B. These are the rewards for those two lives. v 6
1. The carnal life engenders spiritual death. v 6, Gal. 6:6-9
2. The spiritual life promotes eternal life. v 6, Romans 2:7
C. These are the effects of those two lives. vs 7-8
1. The carnal life does not please God. Rev. 3:15-20
2. The spiritual life does please God. Rev. 3:4
III. THE NEW LIFE: ROMANS 8:9-11
A. These are the blessings of that new life. v 9
1. Christians are not living after the works of the flesh. John 3:1-7
2. Disciples are living after the things of the spirit. Col. 3:1-4
B. These are the requirements for that new life. v 9
1. The Spirit of God must dwell in us. 1 Cor. 3:16-17
2. The Spirit of Christ must dwell in us. Phil. 2:5-9
C. These are the reasons for that new life. v 10
1. We as Christians must dwell in Christ. 2 Cor. 5:17, Gal. 3:27
2. Christ must dwell in us. Gal. 2:20
D. These are the effects of that new life. v 10
1. Our bodies are dead to the services of sin. Romans 6:12-13
2. Our bodies are alive in the services to God. 1 Cor. 6:19-20
E. These are the powers of that new life. v 11
1. Christians are led by the Spirit of God. John 16:13
2. Disciples are free from the enslavement of sin. 2 Peter 2:14
IV. THE REGENERATION OF SONSHIP: ROMANS 8:12-17
A. These are the obligations of our sonship. v 12
1. Christians are not obligated to the physical life. Gal. 6:6-9
2. Disciples are indebted to the spiritual life. Matt. 6:19-21
B. These are the reasons for our sonship. v 13
1. If we as Christians live by physical standards, we will die spiritually.
2 Thess. 1:7-9
2. If we as disciples live by spiritual standards, we will live spiritually.
Romans 2:7
C. These are the conditions for our sonship. v 14
1. Christians must be led by the Spirit of God. 2 Peter 1:20-21
2. Saints should be governed by the laws of God. 2 Tim. 3:16-17
D. These are the blessings of our sonship. v 15
1. Christians are not regenerated for the spirit of fear. 2 Tim. 1:7
2. Disciples are redeemed for the spirit of adoption. 1 John 4:17-19
E. This will be the results of our sonship. v 17
1. Disciples are the heirs of God. Rev. 3:12
2. Christians are joint-heirs with Christ. John 10:10, Rev. 1:18
V. OUR FUTURE GLORY: ROMANS 8:18-25
A. These are the assurances for our future glory. v 18
1. Christians are the glory of God. 1 Cor. 12:7
2. Disciples are called to God's eternal glory. 1 Peter 5:10
B. These are the reasons for our future glory. vs 19-21
1. The physical body can not inherit the Kingdom of God. vs 19-21,
1 Cor. 15:50-57
2. The physical body desires to become a spiritual body. v 22, 2 Cor.
5:1-4
C. These are the blessings of our future glory. v 23
1. Christians will be given a spiritual body beyond the grave. Phil.
3:21
2. Saints will live eternally beyond the grave. 1 Cor. 15:49
D. These are the motivations for our future glory. vs 24-25
1. Christians are living in hope of eternal life. Heb. 6:18-19
2. Disciples are striving to do the will of God. Romans 2:7
VI. THE BLESSINGS OF CHRISTIANITY: ROMANS 8:26-30
A. These are the sources of those blessings of Christianity. vs 26-27
1. Christians have been given the Holy Spirit as a gift. Acts 2:38,
Eph. 1:13- 14
2. The Holy Spirit makes intercession for the saints. vs 26-27
B. These are the assurances for those blessings of Christianity. v
28
1. God does work for our good. Phil. 2:12-13
2. God does give us His Divine Providence. Prov. 3:5-6
C. These are the reasons for those blessings of Christianity. v 29
1. Christians have been born again. John 3:1-7
2. Disciples are following the examples of Christ. 1 Peter 2:21
D. These are the effects of those blessings of Christianity. v 30
1. Christians are justified by the gospel system. Romans 1:16
2. Saints will be glorified. Romans 2:7
VII. THE SECURITY OF THE SAINTS: ROMANS 8:31-39
A. These are the assurances of that security of the saints. V 31
1. God is for the saints. Phil. 2:13
2. God can not be overthrown. Acts 5:39
B. These are the sources of that security of the saints. vs 32-33
1. The gifts of God brings us security. v 31, Matt. 6:33
2. The works of God engenders stability. v 33, 1 Cor. 15:58
C. These are the reasons for that security of the saints. v 34
1. God does work through Christ to redeem the sinners. 2 Cor. 5:18-21
2. God does rule our own redeemed nature of life in Christ. Col. 2:9-10
D. These are the oppositions for that security of the saints. vs 35-36
1. Christians must suffer for Christ. v 35, 2 Tim. 3:12
2. Saints can overcome their oppositions. vs 38-39, Isa. 41:10
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