The Re-formation of Paul II 

IV. The Rhetoric of Romans (cont.)

C. Arguments

1. Justification is by Faith:

 

a. The Human Problem:

 

b. The Divine Solution:

 

c. The Appropriation:

 

d. The Results (3:25–31)

(1) God is just (the penalty for sins is paid not pardoned)

 

(2) No grounds for boasting

 

(3) Jew and Gentile justified on the same basis

 

(4)

 

e. Example:

 

f. Summary and Transition: Believers are justified by Christ's death; they will be saved by his life (5:1–11)

 

2. Salvation is through Union with Christ:

 

a. The Human Problem: Sin and Death as Enslaving Forces (5:12–14; 6:6,12-13,17-18,21)

 

b. The Divine Solution:

 

c. The Appropriation:

 

d. The Results (6:12–14):

 

3. The Just Requirement of the Law Must be Fulfilled (Rom 6:15—8:8)

a. From Slaves of Sin to Slaves of Righteousness (6:15–23)

 

b. From Slaves of the Law to Slaves of the Spirit (7:1–6)

 

c. The Law is not Sin, but Sin uses the Law (Rom 7:7–21)

 

d. The "Law" of the Spirit of Life sets one Free from the "Law" of Sin and Death (8:1–8)

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