Romans

Romans - NextLevel Online curriculum

Lessons

Michael DeFazio's series on Romans offers a comprehensive journey through this influential book of the New Testament. It delves into the introductory aspects of Romans, addresses the problem of sin, explores the question of God's salvation plan, emphasizes justification through faith, delves into the concept of gospel freedom, discusses God, Law, and life, examines the problem with the divine plan, explores the process of transformation, discusses how to be the church, provides guidance on navigating disagreements within the church, and reminds readers of the purpose and structure of Romans as a whole, aiming to clarify the gospel, prove God's righteousness, and unify the church.

Session 1

Romans 1.1-17: Intro and Purpose

The first session gives us an introduction to the Book of Romans.

Session 2

Romans 1.18-32: The Problem

Plenty have tried to diagnose the core of our disease. Here at the start of Romans, we find Paul’s most thorough answer. To see this well, we’re actually going to take the text backwards.

Session 3

Romans 2.1-3.20: The (Failed) Solution

In session 3, the solution to the problem in session 2 has become part of the problem. Now God has to find a way to save everyone.

Session 4

Romans 3.21-4.25: The Question of Romans

How can God save sinful Jews and Gentiles through faith in Jesus without violating his integrity or breaking his promise?

Session 5

Romans 5-1.11: Taking Justification Personally

Paul explains in Romans 3-4 that God justifies us – he declares us righteous or acquitted or pardoned – not on the basis of our good behavior but solely on the basis of his mercy and grace, solely on the basis of Jesus’ death as the perfect sacrifice that atones for our sin.

Session 6

Romans 5.12-6.23: Gospel Freedom

In session 6, We focus on Romans 5-8 where Paul is digging deeper into this gospel by exploring the salvation that it brings.

Session 7

Romans 7-8: God, Law, and Life

These two chapters wrap up the second section of Romans. 1-4 was about explaining the gospel; 5-8 has been about exploring salvation.

Session 8

Romans 9-11: Problem with the Plan?

Session 8 covers Romans 9-11.

Session 9

Romans 12.1-2: The Process of Transformation

How do I put the process of transformation into practice?

Session 10

Romans 12-13: Being the Church

Paul writes Romans for the church. Romans 12-16 is not just “practical advice for a successful life”; it is inspired wisdom for how to be the church or God’s people.

Session 11

Romans 14-15: How to Fight in Church

We have unpacked four of Paul’s five “church killers” If we’re going to be the church, we gotta find a way to disagree well. Paul gives us just what we need in Romans 14-15.

Session 12

Romans 15.13-16.27: Gospel People

Let’s once more remind ourselves of the purpose and layout of Romans. Paul is writing the letter to (1) Clarify the gospel, (2) Prove God’s righteousness, and (3) Unify the church. To this end we’ve broken down his letter into four parts.