In Romans 5:12-21, Paul describes the power of grace as a realm change; a transfer from the kingdom of the living dead to participation in the kingdom of life; a move from the kingdom of Adam - sin - death to the kingdom of Jesus - grace - life.

In Romans 5:1-11, Paul moves into the second major stage of his teaching on the gospel of Jesus Christ, showing the power of the gospel by emphasizing the secure hope and deep joy that come from standing in grace.

In Romans 4:9-25, Paul develops his assertion that the covenant of promise God made with Abraham serves as a precedent to the covenant of grace that came through Jesus Christ.

In Romans 3:31-4:8, Paul offers Abraham as a precedent for his gospel argument that people can only be declared righteous in God's by grace through faith.

In Romans 3:21-30, finally, Paul the prosecutor gives us good news in a surprise verdict.

In Romans 3:9-20, Paul presents the closing argument of his indictment of all humanity.

In Romans 3:1-8, Paul raises two objections to his charge against religious people in the previous chapter.

In Romans 2:17-29, Paul further extends his charge against those who presume their religious activities make up for their moral failures.

In Romans 2:1-16, Paul extends his charge to include people who feel safeguarded by a sense of their own morality.

In Romans 1:18-32, Paul levels an indictment against pagan man - both ancient and modern.