The Book of Romans
The Epistle to the Romans is Paul's most comprehensive explanation of the Gospel and Christian doctrine. Written to believers in Rome, the letter addresses both Jews and Gentiles, uniting them under God's plan of salvation.
Paul begins by establishing humanity's universal sinfulness and need for redemption. He explains justification by faith, showing that salvation is a gift of grace made possible through Christ, not earned by works.
Romans also explores sanctification, life in the Spirit, and God's sovereign purposes for Israel and the nations. Paul addresses difficult theological questions while affirming God's faithfulness and mercy.
The final chapters focus on practical Christian living, calling believers to live transformed lives marked by humility, love, and obedience.
Overall, Romans presents the Gospel as the power of God for salvation and transformation.
Romans teaches:
- •Salvation is by grace through faith
- •All people need redemption
- •God's mercy transforms lives.
Author
Paul
Written
57 AD
Chapters
16
Characters in Romans
Key Themes in Romans
Verse Commentaries in Romans
Romans 1:16
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of G…"
Romans 1:20
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are cle…"
Romans 2:3
"And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things,…"
Romans 2:4
"Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longs…"
Romans 2:5
"But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself…"
Romans 3:23-24
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justifi…"
Romans 3:23
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.…"
Romans 3:23
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.…"
Romans 3:24
"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in …"
Romans 5:1
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our…"
Romans 5:3-4
"And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribu…"
Romans 5:3
"And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribu…"
Romans 5:4
"And patience, experience; and experience, hope:…"
Romans 5:5
"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in…"
Romans 5:7
"For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a …"
Romans 5:8
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinn…"
Romans 5:9
"Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved fr…"
Romans 6:14
"For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law…"
Romans 6:23
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life thr…"
Romans 8:1
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jes…"
Romans 8:6
"For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is li…"
Romans 8:18
"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy t…"
Romans 8:26
"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what…"
Romans 8:27
"And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spiri…"
Romans 8:28
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love G…"
Romans 8:31
"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be a…"
Romans 8:37
"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that …"
Romans 8:38-39
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor prin…"
Romans 8:38
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor prin…"
Romans 8:39
"Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separa…"
Romans 10:8
"But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in th…"
Romans 10:9-10
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt be…"
Romans 10:9
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt be…"
Romans 10:10
"For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mout…"
Romans 10:13
"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.…"
Romans 10:17
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.…"
Romans 11:32
"For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy …"
Romans 11:33
"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how…"
Romans 11:34
"For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsell…"
Romans 12:1-2
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye pres…"
Romans 12:1
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye pres…"
Romans 12:2
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renew…"
Romans 12:9
"Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to…"
Romans 12:12
"Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in praye…"
Romans 12:12
"Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in praye…"
Romans 12:21
"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.…"
Romans 14:8
"For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die…"
Romans 15:4
"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our lear…"
Romans 15:13
"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that…"
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Jesus marveled at the centurion's faith and healed his servant from a distance with a word.
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A woman who had bled for twelve years touched the hem of Jesus' garment and was made whole.
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