New Testament Paul Chapters

Romans

Paul's systematic presentation of the Gospel and righteousness

Overview

All Chapters

16 chapters with summaries and key verses

Chapter 1 Gospel Power

Paul's Gospel and Human Sinfulness

Paul introduces his gospel and describes universal human sinfulness

Key verses: Romans 1:16, Romans 1:17 +1

Righteousness God's Wrath Natural Revelation
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Chapter 2 God's Kindness

God's Righteous Judgment

God's impartial judgment and the need for inward transformation

Key verses: Romans 2:4, Romans 2:11 +1

Impartial Judgment Inward Transformation Spirit
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Chapter 3 Justification

Righteousness Through Faith

Paul explains justification by faith apart from works

Key verses: Romans 3:23, Romans 3:24 +1

Faith Grace Redemption
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Chapter 4 Abraham

Abraham Justified by Faith

Abraham's faith as the pattern for all believers

Key verses: Romans 4:3, Romans 4:5 +1

Faith Righteousness Grace
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Chapter 5 Justification

Peace with God

The benefits of justification: peace, access, and hope

Key verses: Romans 5:1, Romans 5:8 +1

Peace God's Love Adam and Christ
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Chapter 6 Baptism

Dead to Sin, Alive to God

Baptism and the new life in Christ

Key verses: Romans 6:4, Romans 6:11 +1

New Life Death to Sin Eternal Life
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Chapter 7 Freedom from Law

Released from the Law

Freedom from the law and the struggle with sin

Key verses: Romans 7:4, Romans 7:15 +1

Struggle with Sin Deliverance Fruit
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Chapter 8 No Condemnation

Life in the Spirit

Paul describes the victory believers have through the Spirit

Key verses: Romans 8:1, Romans 8:28 +1

Spirit's Power God's Love Victory
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Chapter 9 God's Sovereignty

God's Sovereign Choice

God's election of Israel and His mercy

Key verses: Romans 9:15, Romans 9:16 +1

Mercy Election Stumbling Stone
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Chapter 10 Confession

Salvation for All

The way of salvation and the need for preaching

Key verses: Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13 +1

Belief Salvation Faith
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Chapter 11 God's Faithfulness

The Remnant of Israel

God's faithfulness to Israel and the mystery of their salvation

Key verses: Romans 11:1, Romans 11:5 +1

Remnant Grace Mystery
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Chapter 12 Living Sacrifice

Living Sacrifices

Practical instructions for Christian living

Key verses: Romans 12:1, Romans 12:2 +1

Transformation Renewal God's Will
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Chapter 13 Authority

Submission to Authorities

Christian conduct toward government and neighbors

Key verses: Romans 13:1, Romans 13:8 +1

Love Law Putting on Christ
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Chapter 14 Weak and Strong

The Weak and the Strong

Unity in diversity and not causing others to stumble

Key verses: Romans 14:1, Romans 14:13 +1

Judgment Stumbling Block Peace
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Chapter 15 Bearing with Others

The Example of Christ

Christ's example of bearing with others and Paul's ministry

Key verses: Romans 15:1, Romans 15:7 +1

Welcome Hope Joy and Peace
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Chapter 16 Greetings

Personal Greetings and Final Instructions

Paul's greetings to various believers and final exhortations

Key verses: Romans 16:1, Romans 16:17 +1

Warning Unity God's Power
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