So the shape of the letter is like this.
Chapter 1
Verses 1-7 Paul begins his letter
Verses 8-15 Why Paul wants to come to Rome
Verses 16 and 17 The Gospel which Paul will bring to Rome
Verses 18-32 God’s anger against sin.
Chapter 2
Verses 1-16 Is man or God the Judge?
Verses 17-29 The Law and the Jews
Chapter 3
Verses 1-8 God is faithful
Verses 9-20 Scripture judges all men too.
Verses 21-31 The righteousness which comes by faith
Chapter 4
Verses 1-5 Abraham was justified by faith
Verses 6-8 The example of David
Verses 9-17 Abraham and his children
Verses 18-25 Abraham’s hope
Chapter 5
Verses 1-11 Peace and Joy
Verses 12-21 Life comes to us through Jesus
Chapter 6
Verses 1-14 Freedom from sin in Christ
Verses 15-23 Be free: Serve God
Chapter 7
Verses 1-6 A picture from marriage
Verses 7-25 The lonely Fight
Chapter 8
Verses 1-11 Life through the Spirit
Verses 12-27 Holiness Suffering and Glory
Verses 28-39 By God’s grace, the Christian will win in the end
Chapter 9
Verses 1-5 Paul’s feelings
Verses 6-29 God is free
Verse 30 to
Chapter 10
Verse 10 Israel did not have faith
Verses 11-21 All can be saved
Chapter 11
Verses 1-24 The Remnant of Israel
Verses 25-32 Israel’s future
Verses 33-36 Praise to God
Chapter 12
Verses 1 and 2 Paul calls us to lead Christian lives
Verses 3-8 Christian Fellowship
Verses 9-21 Ways to show Christian love
Chapter 13
Verses 1-7 The Christian and those who rule
Verses 8-14 The Coming Day
Chapter 14
Verses 1-6 The weak and strong Christians
Verses 7-12 Christians are equal before God
Verses 13-23 The Rule of Love
Chapter 15
Verses 1-3 We are all one in Christ’s love
Verses 14-22 Paul and the work he has done
Verses 23-28 Paul’s plans: Rome and Spain
Chapter 16
Verses 1-16 Paul and his friends
Verses 17-20 A warning from Paul
Verses 21-24 The people who were with Paul
Verses 25-27 A final prayer of blessing
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