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This church may have found its origin from visitors from Rome who were present at the day of Pentecost
in Jerusalem (Acts 2:10-11). They must have brought back Christianity with them when they returned to
Rome.

Because he himself was a Roman citizen, he had a unique passion for those in the assembly of believers
in Rome. Since he had not, to this point, visited the church in Rome, this letter also served as his
introduction to them.

Paul showed how human beings lack God’s righteousness because of our sin (1–3), receive God’s
righteousness when God justifies us by faith (4–5), demonstrate God’s righteousness by being
transformed from rebels to followers (6–8), confirm His righteousness when God saves the Jews (9–11),
and apply His righteousness in practical ways throughout our lives (12–16).

Highlights: key passages; key words and phrases

Key passages
• The gospel shows God's righteousness - Romans 1:1-17.
• God’s wrath against sin is just - Romans 1:18-3:20.
• God has a plan of salvation - Romans 3:21-4:25.
• Our faith brings hope - Romans 5:1-8:39.
• God provides for Israel and the Gentiles - Romans 9:1-11:36.
• Paul gives instructions for everyday living - Romans 12:1-15:13.
• Paul tells his plan to spread the gospel - Romans 15:14-16:23.
• The closing sums up the gospel - Romans 16:25-27.

Overview of Romans Chapter 1-4

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