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Written for a sophisticated audience, this book presents the great doctrines of the Christian faith (salvation by faith, justification, etc.) in a logical manner. It can be considered a small compendium of Theology.

AuthorPaul
For whom it was writtenTo the Christians in Rome.
Chapter amount16
Verse amount433

Message/Outline

  • All have sinned and need the Salvation of God. God sent His Son Jesus Christ to save us. Those who accept Jesus Christ as Savior have their sins forgiven and enjoy eternal life with God.
  • Israel turned away from Jesus, the Messiah (Savior) sent by God. God will still remain faithful to the nation of Israel.

Chapters

1.18 - 3.20All have sinned, and there is no one who does good, not even one.
3.21 - 5Paul speaks about justification by faith and that through it we have peace with God.
6 - 8Practicing righteousness in the Christian life. Paul speaks about the new life under grace, which frees us from the power of sin and leads us to live according to the spirit of holiness and worship.
9 - 11God and Israel. Paul's sorrow because of the unbelief of the Jewish people.
12 - 15.13Practical applications. Humility and faithfulness in the use of your gifts. Love, fervor, benevolence. Submission to authority, love for others, vigilance, purity. Tolerance towards the weak in faith.
15.14 - 33The apostleship and purposes of Paul.
16Personal recommendations, greetings, and wishes.