The Book of Romans

New Testament16 Chapters • 433 Verses

Quick Facts

Testament
New Testament
Chapters
16
Verses
433
Author
Paul

Book Summary

Romans is Paul's masterpiece of theology, systematically explaining salvation by grace through faith, justification, and the Christian life.

Main Themes

Justification

We are made right with God through faith, not works.

Grace

God's unmerited favor transforms lives.

Key Verses in Romans

"Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—"
Romans 1:1
"For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened."
Romans 1:21
"There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile;"
Romans 2:9
"No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise is not from men, but from God."
Romans 2:29
"Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin."
Romans 3:20

Chapters in Romans

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