Romans: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read Romans one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About RomansPermalink

Romans explains the gospel of God’s righteousness in Christ and shows how grace creates a transformed, unified people.

Testament

New Testament

Genre

Epistle

Chapters

16

Chapter index

Romans, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

The gospel explainedPermalink

Romans 1–8 · Sin, justification, union with Christ, Spirit, and hope

• Chapter 1 →
• Chapter 2 →
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• Chapter 7 →
• Chapter 8 →

02

Israel and mercyPermalink

Romans 9–11 · God’s faithfulness and mercy in salvation history

• Chapter 9 →
• Chapter 10 →
• Chapter 11 →

03

The gospel embodiedPermalink

Romans 12–16 · Worship, love, unity, mission, and greetings

• Chapter 12 →
• Chapter 13 →
• Chapter 14 →
• Chapter 15 →
• Chapter 16 →

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