Simple Bible Commentary pilot units for Romans, written in plain language from the approved commentary material.
Romans 1:16-32
Paul is not ashamed of the gospel because it is God’s power to save everyone who believes. He then shows why the gospel is needed: people have suppressed the truth about God, exchanged his glory for idols, and been given over to deeper sin.
Romans 2:1-3:20
Paul teaches that God judges every person fairly and without favoritism. Moral people, Jews, and Gentiles are all guilty before Him. No one can be made right with God by keeping the law, because the law shows sin. It does not cure it.
Romans 3:21-4:25
God has shown his saving righteousness in Jesus Christ. He justifies sinners freely by grace, not by works of the law. This gift is received through faith. Abraham shows that this has always been God’s way.
Romans 8:18-39
Paul tells suffering believers that present pain is not the final word. The coming glory is greater. The Spirit helps God’s children in their weakness, and God’s saving purpose will reach its goal. Nothing in all creation can separate believers from God’s love in Christ.