-- The main burden of Romans is to establish thebelievers in the proper Christian life
in Romans
1--8, and in the proper Body life in Romans 9--16. (cf. Rom. 1:11-12 and 16:25-26)
I. The Christian Life - Romans 1--8
- A. The revelation of the gospel and living by faith - Rom. 1
- B. The workings of our inner life - Rom. 2
- C. The meaning of being justified - Rom. 3
- D. The difference between faith and works/grace and law - Rom. 4
- E. Our position in Christ - Rom. 5
- F. Our organic union with Christ - Rom. 6
- G. The problem of conflicts and defeat - Rom. 7
- H. The revelation of living for God's eternal purpose - Rom. 8
II. The Body Life - Romans 9--16
- A. God's call to make us a corporate person - Rom. 9
- B. The Lord's Name as our common point of reference - Rom. 10
- C. The meaning of being an organic member of the Body - Rom. 11
- D. Functioning in the Body - Rom. 12
- E. Our life and testimony in the world - Rom. 13
- F. Maintaining oneness in the Body - Rom. 14
- G. The secrets of oneness and fellowship - Rom. 15
- H. Cultivating relationships and friendships in the Body - Rom. 16