An Outline of Romans—From Faith To Faith

I've recently picked up studying Romans again and found this old outline that I had scratched down maybe 15 years ago. It was refreshing for me to see and was not something that I had seen in a commentary or heard in a message.

An Outline of Romans

the gospel's salvation is powerful—from faith to faith

The Individual or Specific View of the Gospel

from faith (Romans 1:18-5:11)

to faith (Romans 5:12-8:39)

The Corporate or General View of the Gospel

from faith: (Romans 9:1-11:36)

to faith: (Romans 12:1-16:27)

The phrase "from faith to faith" comes from Romans 1:17, depending on your translation. Combining that verse with the previous one, you learn how the gospel is God's power to save everyone, and they are saved on the principle of faith to faith. There is always a beginning experience, and then there is the maturing experience. This outline heavily leans on that concept. The unique feature for me is in splitting the book into two halves for the individual and for the group.

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