✨ The Story of Romans — Salvation, Grace, and Life in God

 

✨ The Story of Romans — Salvation, Grace, and Life in God

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Part One: God’s Power to Save

Paul writes to the believers in Rome, reminding them:

“The gospel is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.”

• Everyone has sinned and falls short of God’s glory
• But through Jesus, God offers forgiveness and eternal life
• Faith, not works alone, is the key to being made right with God

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Part Two: Justification by Faith

Paul explains that God justifies (makes right) those who believe:

• Abraham believed God, and it was counted as righteousness
• We are saved by trusting in Jesus, not by our own deeds

“For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.”

This shows that God’s grace, not our perfection, saves us.

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Part Three: Life in the Spirit

Believers are called to live in the Spirit, not under the law:

• The Spirit gives power to overcome sin
• Produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
• Transforms hearts to follow God’s will

“Those who live according to the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”

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Part Four: God’s Sovereignty and Mercy

Paul explains that God is sovereign and merciful:

• He chooses and calls people according to His plan
• He works all things for good for those who love Him
• Nothing can separate believers from God’s love

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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Part Five: Lessons from Romans

Romans teaches us:

• Salvation comes by faith in Jesus, not by our own efforts
• God’s grace transforms lives and gives the power to live righteously
• The Holy Spirit guides believers in love and obedience
• God’s love is eternal, unshakeable, and available to all who believe