Crucial Concepts in Romans

Election

Romans 9:10-13

God's choice of an individual or group for a specific purpose or destiny.

Justification

Romans 4:25; 5:18

God's act of declaring us "not guilty" for our sins, making us "right" with him.

Propitiation

Romans 3:25

The removal of God's punishment for sin through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Redemption

Romans 3:24; 8:23

Jesus Christ has paid the price so we can go free. The price of sin is death; Jesus paid the price.

Sanctification

Romans 5:2; 15:16

Becoming more and more like Jesus Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Glorification

Romans 8:18, 19, 30

The ultimate state of the believer after death when he or she becomes like Christ (1 John 3:2).