Paul Derengowski, Ph.D.

Study of the Book of Romans is integral to an understanding of what Christianity is, what Christians should believe, and how Christians should conduct themselves. Moreover, understanding Paul’s letter to the Romans is foundation for building a Christian defense of the faith. The following presentations repeatedly stress those emphases.

Introduction and Greeting (Rom. 1:1-7)

Prayer, Plan, and Purpose (Rom. 1:8-17)

Hindering the Gospel (Rom. 1:18-32)

Hypocritical Judgment (Rom. 2:1-11)

God’s Judgment (Rom. 2:12-29)

Righteousness Compared (Rom. 3:1-20)

God’s Righteous Gift (Rom. 3:21-31)

Abraham’s Faithful Example (Rom. 4:1-12)

A Promised Inheritance (Rom. 4:13-25)

Peace with God (Rom. 5:1-11)

Abundant Grace (Rom. 5:12-21)

Dead to Sin, Alive to God (Rom. 6:1-14)

Sin’s Wages v. God’s Gift (Rom. 6:15-23)

Law and the Marriage Analogy (Rom. 7:1-12)

Warring with Ourselves (Rom. 7:13-25)

Laws of Flesh & Spirit (Rom. 8:1-11)

Adoption (Rom. 8:12-15)

Hope of Salvation (Rom. 8:18-25)

God’s Calling and Election (Rom. 8:26-39)

Lament for Israel (Rom. 9:1-13)

The Potter’s Right (Rom. 9:14-33)

The Mode of Salvation (Rom. 10:1-13)

The Means of Salvation (Rom. 10:14-21)

God’s Jewish Remnant (Rom. 11:1-10)

Grafting the Pagans (Rom. 11:11-24)

The Mystery of Salvation (Rom. 11:25-36)

Spiritual Worship & Service (Rom. 12:1-8)

Christian Characteristics (Rom. 12:9-21)

Governing Authorities (Rom. 13:1-7)

Fulfilling the Law by Love (Rom. 13:8-14)

Various Levels of Faith (Rom. 14:1-12)

Consider the Weaker Believer (Rom. 14:13-23)

Edify to Glorify (Rom. 15:1-13)

Ministry to the Pagans (Rom. 15:14-21)

Paul’s Plan to Visit Rome (Rom. 15:22-33)

Final Commendations (Rom. 16:1-16)

Warning and Doxology (Rom. 16:17-27)