1 Paul, commending to the Romans his calling, greeteth them, 8 and professeth his concern for, and desire of coming to see, them. 16 He sheweth that the gospel is for the justification of all mankind through faith; 18 and having premised that sinners in general are obnoxious to God's wrath, he describeth at large the corruptions of the Gentile world.
1 They that condemn sin in others, and are guilty of the same themselves, cannot escape God's judgment; 6 which will be according to every man's deserts, without distinction of Jew or Gentile. 14 The Gentiles are not left without a rule of conduct. 17 The Jew, who boasteth of greater light, is doubly criminal in sinning against it; 25 nor will circumcision profit him, except he keep the law.
1 The Jew's prerogative; 3 which is not vacated by the unbelief of some; 5 nor is God's justice impeached in punishing their sinfulness. 9 The law itself convinceth the Jews also universally of sin; 20 so that no flesh is justified by the deeds of the law; 21 but all indiscriminately by God's grace through faith in Christ: 31 yet without annulling the obligations of the law.
1 Abraham himself was justified by faith: 9 which was imputed to him for righteousness before circumcision, that he might be the common father of believers, whether circumcised or not. 13 The promise was not given him through the law, else had it been void from the very nature of the law; but being of faith by grace is sure to all the destined seed, and not to those of the law only. 18 The acceptableness of Abraham's faith; 23 which stands recorded not for his sake only, but for the sake of all who shall profess a like faith in God through Christ.
1 Being justified by faith, we have peace with God: 2 we glory in our hope; 3 and in present afflictions; 6 from the past experience of God's love, looking with more assurance for final salvation: 11 we glory in God also, to whom we are reconciled by Christ. 12 As sin and death came upon all men by Adam, so the grace of God, which justifieth unto life, cometh more abundantly unto all mankind through Christ. 20 Under the law sin abounded unto death; but grace hath much more abounded unto life.
1 Though justified by grace, we may not live in sin; since the very figure of baptism requireth us to die with Christ unto sin, that we may lead a new life of holiness unto God. 14 The dispensation of grace freeth us from the dominion of sin; but we are still the servants of sin, if we obey it; therefore being freed from sin, we are bound unto holiness. 21 The end and wages of sin is death; but the fruit of holiness through God's grace is eternal life.
1 No law having power over a person longer than he liveth, 4 we therefore, being become dead to the law by the body of Christ, are left free to place ourselves under a happier dispensation. 5 For the law through the prevalency of corrupt passions could only serve as an instrument of sin unto death; although it be in itself holy, and just, and good; 14 as is manifest by our reason approving the precepts of it, whilst our depraved nature is unable to put them in practice. 24 The wretchedness of man in such a situation, and God's mercy in his deliverance from it through Christ.
1 Under the gospel we are free from condemnation, walking after the Spirit. 5 The evil of being carnally minded, and the good of being spiritually minded. 9 Christians have God's Spirit to guide and assist them; 12 by which if they mortify the flesh, they shall live. 14 For they that are led by the Spirit are sons of God, and heirs of glory; 23 and even they who have the firstfruits of the Spirit do still long after it; 26 the Spirit in the mean time aiding their infirmities in prayer. 28 Nevertheless the final good of them that fear God is all along pursued, being foreordained of God, and brought about according to the course of his providence. 31 The ground and assurance of the Christian's hope.
1 Paul professeth an unfeigned sorrow for the Jewish nation: 6 but proveth by instances from scripture that the promise of Abraham did not necessarily include all his descendants: 14 asserting that there is no unrighteousness in God's bestowing his unmerited bounty on whom he pleaseth: 19 and that he was unquestionably free to suspend his judgments, where deserved, either for the more signal display of his power in taking vengeance on some, or of his mercy in calling others to glory. 25 The calling of the Gentiles, and rejection of the Jews, foretold. 30 Accordingly the Gentiles have attained the righteousness of faith, which the Jews refused. 32 The cause of such refusal.
1 Paul's prayer for Israel, who were misled by blind zeal. 4 The difference between justification by the law and by faith explained from scripture. 11 Salvation open to all that believe, both Jews and Gentiles. 14 The necessity of preaching to the Gentiles inferred. 19 God's acceptance of the Gentiles known before to the Jews; 21 as also their own refusal of his offered mercy.
1 God hath not so far cast off all Israel, but that a remnant is saved by grace, not by works. 7 The judicial blindness of the rest is prophesied of in scripture. 11 The consequence both of their fall and conversion with regard to the Gentile world. 17 The Gentiles are cautioned not to insult the Jews, but to make a proper use of the example both of God's goodness and severity. 23 The Jews may, and shall in time, believe and be saved. 33 God's judgments and ways are unsearchable.
1 Paul exhorteth to holiness and conformity to God's will: and to think soberly of the gifts allotted every man respectively. 4 We are all members of one body in Christ, 6 and should diligently exercise our several gifts for the common benefit. 9 Various practical duties recommended. 19 Revenge is specially forbidden, and to do good for evil injoined.
1 Subjection to magistrates enforced. 7 We must render to all their dues: 8 only love is a debt we must always owe, and virtually containeth the whole law. 11 Rioting, drunkenness, and other works of darkness, must be put away, as much out of season under the gospel.
1 Directions to treat a weak brother kindly, and not to despise or censure one another in matters of indifference. 7 Christ's right to our best services, whether we live or die. 10 We must all be answerable for our respective conduct at his judgment seat. 13 We must be careful not to use our Christian liberty to the hurt or offence of tender consciences.
1 We ought, in condescension to the weak, to give up our own will for our neighbour's good, after the example of Christ. 4 The intent of the scriptures. 5 Paul prayeth for unanimity among Christians, 7 exhorteth to receive one the other, as Christ did all, both Jews and Gentiles; 13 and wisheth them all joy, peace, and hope. 14 He apologiseth for his freedom in admonishing them, as he was the apostle of the Gentiles; 17 and sheweth the success and extensiveness of his labours. 22 He excuseth his not coming to them before, and promiseth them a visit on his return from Jerusalem. 30 He requesteth their prayers.
1 Paul commendeth Phebe to the Christians at Rome, 3 and sendeth salutations to many by name. 17 He warneth them to take heed of those who cause divisions and offences. 21 After sundry salutations, 25 he concludeth with praise to God.