Romans Small Group Bible Study Series
The Romans Small Group Bible Study Series
Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is one of the most influential and theologically rich books of the New Testament. It moves from humanity’s need for grace to the transforming power of the gospel, from questions of sin and salvation to the practical realities of living faithfully in community. The Romans Small Group Bible Study Series divides this remarkable letter into four accessible studies, allowing groups to explore Paul’s message carefully without rushing through its depth.
Each volume combines biblical background, the authors’ Growth Paraphrase, reflection, discussion questions, practical application, and opportunities for personal and group growth. The studies are designed to encourage conversation rather than lecture, making Romans understandable and relevant for small groups, Sunday school classes, home studies, and individuals who want to explore Paul’s theology in a practical way.
Justified! — Romans 1–4
This eight-week study begins with Paul’s explanation of humanity’s need for God and the good news that righteousness comes through faith rather than human achievement. Participants explore sin, grace, faith, Abraham, and what it truly means to be justified before God.
Redeemed! — Romans 5–8
In this eight-week study, Paul moves from justification to the new life made possible through Christ. Themes include peace with God, freedom from sin, life in the Spirit, suffering, hope, and the assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God. These chapters contain some of Paul’s most encouraging words about what it means to live as people who have been redeemed.
Called! — Romans 9–11
This six-week study explores some of the most challenging passages in Romans. Paul wrestles with election, calling, Israel, God’s faithfulness, human responsibility, mercy, and the mystery of God’s purposes. Rather than avoiding difficult questions, the study invites thoughtful discussion while emphasizing humility, compassion, and trust in the character of God.
Transformed! — Romans 12–16
Romans concludes by asking what grace looks like when it becomes visible in everyday life. This six-week study explores worship, renewed thinking, spiritual gifts, sincere love, relationships, hospitality, peacemaking, Christian freedom, unity, service, and hope. Paul’s theology becomes practical as believers are called to offer their ordinary lives to God and become communities shaped by grace.
Together, the four studies trace the movement of Romans from our need for grace, to redemption in Christ, to the mystery of God’s calling, and finally to lives transformed by mercy. Each book can be used independently, but together they provide a guided journey through the entire Epistle to the Romans.
The goal of the series is not simply to understand what Paul wrote nearly two thousand years ago, but to ask what his message means for the way we believe, relate, serve, forgive, hope, and live today. Romans reminds us that the gospel does more than change what we believe—it changes who we are becoming.
