Week 48 Reading Guide
The Gospel That Saves
Romans 1-16
Big Idea: Paul’s letter to the Romans unveils the breathtaking depth of the gospel—God’s power to save, restore, and unite all people through faith in Jesus Christ. From sin and judgment to grace and transformation, Romans walks us through the entire arc of salvation. We are not saved by works but by grace alone, through faith. And this grace doesn’t just save us—it reshapes every part of our lives, forming a new kind of community marked by love, humility, and unity.
Reading Plan
Monday: Romans 1–3 (The Universal Problem of Sin and the Righteousness of God)
Tuesday: Romans 4–6 (Justification by Faith; New Life in Christ)
Wednesday: Romans 7–8 (The Struggle with Sin and Victory in the Spirit)
Thursday: Romans 9–11 (God’s Sovereignty and Mercy for All People)
Friday: Romans 12–13 (Living Sacrifices; Love in Action)
Saturday: Romans 14–16 (Unity in the Church; Paul’s Final Instructions and Greetings)
Weekly DNA Questions
Discover
What makes the gospel truly “good news” for everyone?
How does Paul explain the role of faith, grace, and works in salvation?
Nurture
Where do you still struggle to live like someone made new by God’s grace?
What’s one area of your life that needs to be surrendered to the Spirit’s transforming power?
Act
Choose a verse or truth from Romans and memorize it this week.
Look for a way to show love or kindness to someone with whom you might normally disagree.
Key Verse: Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.
Reflection for the Week
Romans begins with a stark diagnosis of the human condition—we are all in need of saving. But it doesn’t stop there. Through Jesus, God offers righteousness as a gift, not something we earn. Paul unpacks how grace not only pardons but empowers. It frees us from sin, reshapes our identity, and compels us to live as holy people in a broken world. The gospel forms a new kind of community—people from different backgrounds united in Jesus. As we meditate on Romans, we’re invited to stand in awe of God’s mercy and live lives that reflect His redeeming love.
