A Suggested Outline for Romans from the Ignatius Study Bible

Prologue (1:1-15)

1. Greeting (1:1-7)
2. Prayer of Thanksgiving (1:8-15)

Salvation in Christ (1:16-8:39)

1. Theme: The Righteousness of God (1:16-17)
2. Condemnation: The Universal Corruption of both Gentiles and Jews (1:18-3:20)
3. Justification: The Gift of Grace and Forgivness through Faith (3:21-5:11)
4. Jesus Christ: The New Adam (5:12-21)
5. Sanctification: Holiness in Christ (6:1-8:11)
6. Glorification: The Spirit, Sonship, and Suffering (8:12-39)

Restoration of Israel (9:1-11:36)

1. Israel's Election (9:1-29)
2. Israel's Rejection of the Gospel (9:30-10:21)
3. Israel's Resurrection and Salvation (11:1-36)

Christian Living (12:1-14:23)

1. Christian Conduct in the Church (12:1-21)
2. Christian Citizenship (13:1-7)
3. Love Fulfills God's Law (13:8-14)
4. Christian Fellowship and Flexibility (14:1-23)

Epilogue (15:1-16:23)

1. Admonition (15:1-7)
2. Summary of the Epistle (15:8-13)
3. Paul's Ministry and Travel Plans (15:14-33)
4. Personal Greetings (16:1-23/24)

Closing Doxology (16:25-27)