Key Themes

1. All people are sinners, therefore all, without exception, need to be saved from their sin.	1:18–3:20; 5:12–19
2. The Mosaic law, though good and holy, cannot counteract the power of sin.	2:12–29; 3:9–20; 5:20; 7:1–25; 9:30–10:8
3. Through the righteousness of God, sin is judged and salvation is provided.	3:21–26; 5:12–19; 6:1–10; 7:1–6; 8:1–4
4. With the coming of Jesus Christ, the former age of redemptive history has passed away and the new age of redemptive history has begun.	1:1–7; 3:21–26; 5:1–8:39
5. The atoning death of Jesus Christ is central to God's plan of salvation.	3:21–26; 4:23–25; 5:6–11, 15–19; 6:1–10; 7:4–6; 8:1–4
6. Justification is by faith alone.	1:16–4:25; 9:30–10:21
7. There is a certain hope of future glory for those who are in Christ Jesus.	5:1–8:39
8. Those who have died with Christ and who enjoy the work of the Holy Spirit are enabled to live a new life.	2:25–29; 6:1–7:6; 8:1–39
9. God is sovereign in salvation; he works all things according to his plan.	9:1–11:36
10. God fulfills his saving promises to both Jews and Gentiles.	1:18–4:25; 9:1–11:36; 15:8–13
11. The grace of the gospel calls Christians to personal holiness, mutual service, good citizenship, and wholehearted neighbor-love in Christ.	12:1–13:14