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 |