Romans presents a sweeping panorama of God’s redemptive plan from sin to salvation to sanctification. To understand the Christian life, the believer in Jesus Christ must understand the truths of the book of Romans. Covers selected Scriptures.

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What kind of person could write the “Constitution of Christianity”? While Paul had plenty of intellectual credentials, it was being a recipient of the grace of God that qualified him to tell others about it with power and authority. Covers Romans 1:1-7.

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Paul had a passion and purpose to minister, but always submitted his plans first to the will of God. Covers Romans 1:8-15.

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When was the last time you had an opportunity to share the Gospel - and failed to speak out? Being ashamed of the Gospel is a failure to understand its power. Speaking the Gospel by faith releases its power in you and another’s power to believe it. Covers Romans 1:16-17.

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Can God (who is just) really hold heathen peoples - those who’ve not been told about the true God - accountable for their sins? This persistent question can be answered with scriptural evidence concerning conscious and creation. Covers Romans 1:18-27.

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Does man reach a point of no return in his sin before God? Isn’t God supposed to be infinitely gracious and forgiving? “Yes” to both questions - but He is also righteous. When His righteousness is violated by those who reject Him, He releases them to the consequences of their own actions. Covers Romans 1:24-32.

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What parent has not heard, “That’s not fair!” when making a judgment call involving children? Standards in the home can vary, and children may have a case. But God’s children have no case when He judges. His standards are righteous and unchanging. Covers Romans 2:1-16.

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How could the Jews have transitioned from the humility of Moses to the pride of the Pharisees? Paul proves that their background and heritage is not enough to save them. Covers Romans 2:17-24.

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Ever heard someone in the church say, “We’ve always done it that way”? That’s a sure sign of a tradition. If it’s kept, it must reflect a genuine biblical principle or practice- a visible sign of an invisible spiritual truth. Romans 2:25-29.

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Perhaps no gift has been so overlooked by mankind, and so taken for granted by the church, than the availability of the Holy Scriptures - the thought, instruction, and promises of the God of the universe. Paul reminds us what a treasure we posses. Covers Romans 3: 1-2.

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When we feel like saying, “It doesn’t matter; God will forgive me,” we are playing with spiritual fire. Sin is unjustifiable. Yes, God is glorified when He forgives, but He is also glorified when we obey Him. Covers Romans 3: 3-8.

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Where is the evidence of sin and depravity in the lives of those who do good and generous deeds for others? Do they really need a Savior? Paul makes it plain that, regardless of actions, man’s spiritual condition is plainly one of separation from God. Covers Romans 3:9-20.

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The work ethic is strong in all cultures, as well as it should be. Likewise it is in the kingdom of God. The difference is that in His kingdom, God has done a work that man can never do, and given it as a gift. God has freely provided His righteousness for man. Covers Romans 3:21-31.

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As we pick up Paul’s argument in Romans 4, Paul emphasizes the distinct nature of personal justification by faith alone - apart from the works of the Jewish law - and in spite of the shortcomings of the one being justified. Covers Romans 4:1-12.

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Thus far in Romans, we have learned that salvation is by faith alone, through grace, and apart from any human works. Now Paul goes into greater detail concerning the nature of Abraham’s justification by faith, in order to make clear the inadequacy of works in contrast to the complete adequacy of the plan God has instituted. Covers Romans 4:13-25.

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In this section of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul tells us what we have because we have been justified by faith. What began four chapters ago as a description of the desperate condition of lost mankind now climaxed in a recital of the benefits of being reconciled to God. Covers Romans 5:1-11.

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In the second half of chapter 5, Paul introduces the doctrine of solidarity. He presents all of mankind under the federal headship of two men - Adam and Christ. We will learn that man’s connection with Adam involved him with death, and man’s connection with Christ involves him with life. Covers Romans 5:12-21.

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The first five chapters of Romans really deal with the past! Whet we were - what we have become through Christ. The key word here is justification. Chapters 6-8 deal with the present and the key word for these three chapters is sanctification. This lesson examines the flow of Paul’s argument from a discussion of justification for the sinner to a discussion of the holy life of the saint. Covers Romans 6:1-7.

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Paul’s message from the beginning of Romans 6 has been the death, burial and resurrection of Christ - for us – in our place. We rejoice that the death of Christ secured for us freedom from the penalty of sin. But in chapter 6, the apostle has begun to show us a “fire insurance” from eternal punishment. His death, burial, and resurrection have freed us from the very dominion of sin and have given us the ability to live lives that are pleasing to Him and fulfilling to others. Covers Romans 6:8-14.

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Whenever the Gospel is preached, someone is sure to pervert its message and claim that it promotes a cavalier attitude toward sin. It is encouraging to all of us who have felt that criticism to discover that Paul had the same reaction from those who heard him. In this passage, Paul conducts a hypothetical dialogue designed to answer those who would draw false conclusions concerning the freedom that belongs to every believer in Christ. Covers Romans 6:15-23.

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There are very few things that divide Christians like their attitude towards the law. The two towers of legalism and license polarize many congregations. Legalism is the tendency to reduce one’s relationship with God to a set of rules which can, in turn, be used as a standard to measure spirituality. License is the improper application of our liberty for the purpose of gratifying the flesh rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to control our lives. Covers Romans 7:1-13.

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As we study Romans 7, we discover three kinds of men and their relationship to the Mosaic Law. The spiritual man is delivered from the lay (7:1-6); the natural man is doomed by the law (7:7-13); and the carnal man is defeated by the law (7:14-25). Now, as Paul begins the last section of chapter 7, he shifts into the first person and the present tense. Covers Romans 7:14-25.

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Different people have their own definitions of freedom - freedom from poverty, freedom form tyranny, freedom from authority, freedom from worry and fear. But the most basic freedom of all is freedom from the penalty, power, and practice of sin. Covers Romans 8:1-4.

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In a day when tolerance and non-discrimination are cultural watchwords, we must not forget that God still discriminates. He draws a firm line between spiritually-minded and carnally-minded persons. For that reason, it’s a good idea to know which is which. Covers Romans 8:5-11.

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We are not born again by the Spirit and then abandoned by the Spirit. We are not released from bondage to the flesh and then left to struggle on our own. Rather, we are ushered by the Spirit into an entirely new household of faith - of which God Himself is the Father. Covers Romans 8:12-17.

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Some Christians think having to attend church on Sunday night as well as Sunday morning is suffering for the gospel. But suffering is a deeper subject than that. Understanding the Biblical reasons for suffering can lead to spiritual consistency and maturity. Covers Romans 8:17-18.

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Many people are familiar with only one kind of groaning - their own at the end of a hard day at work. But groaning is actually much deeper and more spiritual than that. To understand the Bible’s three kinds of groans is to understand the present - and the future. Covers Romans 8:17-27.

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Lots of people believe everything happens for a reason, but only Christians can know for sure. Rather than trusting in fate, believers live by faith in a loving God who causes all of life’s puzzle pieces to fit together to form a beautiful, complete picture. Covers Romans 8:28.

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Christians can disagree energetically about the doctrine of election. Some say it turns humans into robots with no free will. Others say it’s the only way to experience true freedom. What’s the solution? As always, let the Scriptures speak for themselves. Covers Romans 8:29-30.

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Some people worry about losing their salvation in the next life, while others worry about losing a sense of God’s presence in the storms of the life. Both kinds of worry are unfounded. Nothing can cause the believer to fall outside the bounds of God’s protective live in Christ. Covers Romans 8:31-36.

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Deep down, everyone is tempted to be afraid of something. The past, the future, powerful people, supernatural forces, death - there is a lot to consider. But the Christian considers only one thing: Nothing - nothing - is more powerful than the love of God in Christ Jesus. Covers Romans 8:37-39.

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Many people “raised in the church” feel their religious heritage gives them a unique standing before God. But if anyone’s heritage were unique in God’s sight, it was the Jews. Yet without Christ, they were as lost as the most pagan Gentiles. Heritage counts for nothing without Christ. Covers Romans 9:1-5.

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Many people have questioned both the goodness and the power of God in light of the world’s condition. Perhaps man’s sinfulness has overpowered and altered God’s plans? Paul assures his readers that God’s elective purposes stand in spite of man’s response to them. Covers Romans 9:6-13.

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No matter is so besetting among those exposed to deeper truths of Scripture than election unto salvation. When we assume we have a right, or the ability, to think like God, we make our first mistake. Learning to trust Him with who He is and what He does is the key to “understanding.” Covers Romans 9:14-18.

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When children are small, the complaint, “That’s not fair!” is the first thing out of their mouths when things don’t go their way. Unfortunately, age doesn’t remove that perspective entirely. Paul gives four reasons why God’s actions are “fair”- that is, consistent with who He is. Covers Romans 9:19-33.

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A fanatic has been described as a person who redoubles his efforts after losing his way. Many people border on religious fanaticism, expending great amounts of energy in a direction that doesn’t please God. Only zeal based on knowledge is ultimately pleasing to God. Covers Romans 10:1-4.

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New Age religions have one benefit: They will make you appreciate anew the simplicity of the Christian Gospel. Simple, however, does not mean simplistic. One of the wonders of Christian faith is how much can be received with such a child-like response. Covers Romans 10:5-15.

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If you ask a group of non-Christians why they haven’t accepted Christ, you may get as many different answers as there are members of the group. In truth, there is only one reason why people don’t believe - but you rarely find anyone honest enough to admit it. Covers Romans 10:16-21.

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It has been said that the greatest proof for the existence of God is the existence of the Jewish race. How else could such an ancient people continue to exist after so many thousands of years? Paul says it is due to one thing: The election of grace. Covers Romans 11:1-10.

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“Every cloud has a silver lining” is the world’s way of hoping that something good might come out of a tragedy. But with God there is no hoping – only knowing. The Jews are an illustration of Romans 8:28. Out of their failure has come, and will come, blessing for the world. Covers Romans 11:11-36.

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Taking things for granted is a temptation everyone faces. But when the favor you received was bestowed 2,000 years ago, the temptation is even more real. If Christians ever lose sight of the basis of their blessings from God, it’s time to heed the warnings of the Apostle Paul. Covers Romans 11:17-24.

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Novels and movies make every effort to prolong the mystery they present. “Who done it” is concealed until the last minute. But God, at the right time, does exactly the opposite when He purposefully reveals something in the present He had purposefully concealed in the past. Covers Romans 11:25-32.

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Appreciating what astronauts do is one thing, but taking a tour of NASA’s laboratories is altogether different. “Wow!” is often our response when we are exposed to great knowledge. In a manner of speaking, Paul say’s, “Wow!” when he considers who God is and what He has done. Covers Romans 11: 33-36.

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It has been said that the trouble with living sacrifices is they keep crawling off the altar! The only reason we would crawl off the altar is that we don’t believe it is a good place to be. But those wholly committed to Christ soon learn it is a “good and acceptable and perfect” place. Covers Romans 12:1-2.

We define sickness in the human body as the condition of one or more parts failing to function as intended - and weakness and suffering are the result. The same is true of the body of Christ. When Christians don’t minister in the roles for which they were gifted, the whole church suffers. Covers Romans 12:3-8.

It’s one thing to say we love God, to say Christ is most important in our lives. But the truth is more in the living than the telling. If we are living as sacrifices to God, our lives will take on characteristics which mark us as His - which is the life we always wanted anyway. Covers Romans 12:9-16.

Nothing feels more natural to the human species than to respond or retaliate when we are hurt. Call it instinct or sin- or both; it just doesn’t feel right to let wounds go unpunished. But retaliation only creates more evil. The only way to break the cycle of evil is to overcome evil with good. Covers Romans 12:17-21.

People roll through STOP signs, exceed the speed limit and even consider fudging on their income taxes. Those are symptoms of a conscience that has grown comfortable with a certain level of disobedience to the government. But Paul says that to disobey that government is to disobey God. Covers Romans 13:1-7.

Much is made in the Christian community of avoiding crippling levels of financial debt, and rightfully so. But not as much is made of the one debt Scripture says we should carry, and in the maximum amount; the debt of love. Love fulfills God’s law as we await the return of His Son. Covers Romans 13:8-14.

Churches and Christians have been known to split over the design of the sanctuary, choices in entertainment, and what’s appropriate activity on Sunday. When believers differ, they are never to sacrifice their brotherhood as Christians in order to make a point. Covers Romans 14:1-12.

The quickest way for a child to hurt himself is to tell him he is free to do whatever he wants. It won’t be long before his immaturity leads to pain for himself or another child. The truly free person is the one who knows how to use freedom to build up others - even at his own expense. Covers Romans 14:13-23.

Romans presents a sweeping panorama of God’s redemptive plan from sin to salvation to sanctification. To understand the Christian life, the believer in Jesus Christ must understand the truths of the book of Romans. Covers Selected Scriptures.

What kind of person could write the “Constitution of Christianity”? While Paul had plenty of intellectual credentials, it was being a recipient of the grace of God that qualifies him to tell others about it with power and authority. Covers Romans 1:1-7

The wisest way to live up to “major on the majors and minor on the minors.” But what do you do when a fellow Christian chooses to major on a minor issue? Paul admits that such situations require strength. But when unity hangs in the balance, love becomes an obligation to fulfill. Covers Romans 15: 1-6.

The greatest example of unity coming out of diversity is God choosing to unite Jews and Gentiles in one spiritual body. Cultural differences and preferences remain; but at a spiritual level, we stand on level ground before Him. We are to take the same spiritual perspective toward one another. Covers Romans 15: 7-13.

It’s easy to read the Bible and compare ourselves to those whom God used in a powerful way - like the apostle Paul. The obvious conclusion is, why bother? But it’s the pattern, not the person that God wants us to follow. We can imitate the principles in Paul’s life and find success in ministry. Covers Romans 15:14-21.

In our goal-oriented culture, people often think they fail if they don’t achieve their planned-for result. But God is more interested in the process than the product. And prayer is the key to ensuring that our vision stays flexible enough to achieve God’s goals instead of ours. Covers Romans 15:22-33.

The first-century churches - Corinth, Rome, Ephesus, Jerusalem, and others - were filled with saints whose identities are lost to history. In Romans 16, Paul preserves the names of nearly 30 such people, beginning with a woman who gained Paul’s trust of her life of faithful service. Covers Romans 16:1-2.

If the apostle Paul were to write a letter to your church, to whom would he send greetings? If the greetings he sends to the church at Rome are an indication, it would not be to the most prominent or the highest in office, but to those with whom he shared a common bond: faithful service to the Lord. Covers Romans 16:3-16.

Christians understand one part of the Bible pretty well - the love part. They choose not to understand the part about calling out false doctrine and those who teach it wrong. It is not unloving to withdraw from false teachers, it is obedient. And those who love God obey God. Covers Romans 16:17-20.

It’s easier to trust someone who knows people you know than someone whom nobody knows - who is isolated from others. Paul had some friends all over the Mediterranean. He was a networker, a bridge builder, a relationship maker. Along the lines of his relationships the Gospel flowed. Covers Romans 16:21-27.