This week, we will be summarizing the entire book of Romans, following the thread of God's righteousness from the beginning to the end of this magnificent letter.
- The Theme of God's Righteousness (1:16-17)
- The power of God in salvation
- The righteousness of God in salvation
- The Need for God's Righteousness (1:18-3:20)
- The consequences of our unrighteousness
- The absence of our own righteousness
- The Imputation of God's Righteousness (3:21-5:21)
- Complete salvation by the finished work of Jesus Christ
- Peace with God through the finished work of Jesus Christ
- The Sanctification of God's Righteousness (6-8)
- The Christian has victory over sin, and yet still struggles with sin
- The Christian still struggles with sin, and yet is forever secured in the love of God
- The Vindication of God's Righteousness (9-11)
- God has proven that He alone is the author of salvation
- God has proven that He always keeps His promises
- The Application of God's Righteousness (12-16)
- The Christian's response to this incredible Gospel is to offer their life as a living sacrifice to God
- The Christian's response to this incredible Gospel is to serve God in the unity of the body of Christ
