The Book of Romans: Theme of Justification in Salvation
The Book of Romans emphasizes the theme of justification through obedient faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. It discusses the need for God's righteousness, provision of righteousness through justification, sanctification, and the practical implications in Christian service.
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The Theme of the Book of Romans Is JUSTIFICATION (1:16-17) The primary theme of the book of Romans: Justification is available to man only through obedient faith in Jesus Christ The gospel of Christ is God s plan (and only plan) for all men to obtain salvation from sins and to be accounted righteous in the eyes of God The theme is introduced and emphasized in 1:16-17 The gospel reveals God s righteousness His Divine pattern by which sinful people are credited as righteous (i.e., made right with God) Not by human merit or by the law but by the sacrifice of Christ
SIN: The Need for Gods Righteousness (1:18-3:23) All mankind is in need of salvation for all are guilty of sin Chapter 1: The sinfulness of the Gentiles (and need of salvation) (1:18-32) Chapter 2: The sinfulness of the Jews (and need of salvation) (2:1-3:8) Chapter 3: The sinfulness of all mankind (and need of salvation) (3:9-23) Man s desperate need for salvation from sin would only be forthcoming in the gospel of Christ
JUSTIFICATION: The Provision of Gods Righteousness (3:21-4:25) Justification is a legal term, in which a person is: Declared to be just or righteous; Free from guilt Acquitted (in God s court) of all charges against him/her Through the cross of Jesus Christ, the merciful God provides the justification from sin that man so desperately needs (3:21-26) All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23) The SCOPE of Justification: FOR ALL (3:21-22) The SOURCE of Justification: GOD & HIS GRACE (3:24) The GROUND of Justification: CHRIST & HIS CROSS (3:25-26) The REQUIREMENT of Justification: MAN S OBEDIENT FAITH (3:21-5:1)
SANCTIFICATION: The Effect of Gods Righteousness (5:1-11:36) Through the gospel of Christ: All men can have freedom from wrath (5:1-11) All men can have freedom from death (5:12-21) All men can have freedom from sin (6:1-23) All men can have freedom from the law (7:1-25) All men can have freedom from condemnation (8:1-39) All men can have freedom from their past (9:1-11:36)
SERVICE: The Fruit of Gods Righteousness (12:1-15:13) God provides very practical ways in which The just shall live by faith The gospel of Christ has direct application to the lives of God s people The Christian life is a transformed life, which touches every part of life A transformed life in our relationship with God (12:1-2). A transformed life in our relationship with ourselves (12:3-8) A transformed life in our relationship with our fellow Christians (12:9-13) A transformed life in our relationship with our enemies (12:14-21) A transformed life in our relationship with civil authority (13:1-7) A transformed life in our relationship with our fellow man (13:8-14) A transformed life in our relationship with weak (and strong) brethren (14:1-15:13)
