2. OVERVIEW OF ROMANS THE AUTHOR
Saul of Tarsus, named Paul upon conversion to Christ.
From the tribe of Benjamin (Phil. 3:5)
He was a Pharisee who studied under Gamaliel (Acts 22:3)
He was zealous for the Law, persecuting Christians even to the point of death (Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-2; 22:4)
He was converted in Damascus (Acts 9, 22, 26)
He devoted the remainder of his life to preaching the Gospel, especially to the Gentiles.
He wrote to the saints in Rome this treatise (book) from Corinth (A.D. 57)

3. OVERVIEW OF ROMANS OUTLINE Introduction (1:1-17)
Discussion: The Doctrine of the Gospel (1:18-11:36)
Discussion: The Application of the Gospel (12:1-15:13)
Conclusion (15:14-16:27)

4. OVERVIEW OF ROMANS OUTLINE Introduction (1:1-17)
The Salutation (v. 1-7)
Paul’s attitude toward the saints (v. 8-13)
Paul’s obligation to the Gospel (v )
Statement of the theme of the book (v )

5. OVERVIEW OF ROMANS OUTLINE The Doctrine of the Gospel (1:18-11:36)
The need for it (1:18-3:20)
The fact of it (3:21-31)
The nature of it (ch. 4)
The blessings of it (ch. 5)
The obligation of it (ch. 6)
The governing factor of it (ch. 7 & 8)
The condition of those rejecting it (ch. 9-11)

6. OVERVIEW OF ROMANS OUTLINE The Application of the Gospel (12:1-15:13)
In basic attitudes (12:1-3)
In personal functions (12:4-8)
In everyday living (12:9-21)
In relationship to civil authorities (13:1-7)
In concern for others (13:8-10)
In the Christian’s walk (13:11-14)
In matters of indifference (14:1-15:3)
In consideration of Christ (15:3-12)
In providing hope (15:13)

7. OVERVIEW OF ROMANS
Conclusion (15:14-16:27) Paul’s persuasion concerning the brethren Paul’s boldness in writing Paul’s work among the Gentiles Paul’s commendation for their contribution Paul’s praise for God’s providence Paul’s desire and request for their prayers Paul’s prayer for the brethren Paul’s special greetings to select individuals Paul’s instructions in dealing with false teachers Paul’s friend’s greetings Paul’s beautiful concluding doxology