The Book of Romans at a glance

Here is a table to fathom the book of Romans.  The book of Romans is Paul explaining Salvation to the Gentile believer. Generally Chapters 1 to 5 are Justification, 5-8 Sanctification and 8 Glorification.  

Time	Rescued..	Called…	Greek	It means	How?	When?	access
Past	Penalty of sin	Justification	dikaiosis	Legal freedom	Jesus Death	Calvary	faith
Present	Power of Sin	Sanctification	hagaismos	‘holyness’ ‘Set apart’	Resurrection and Glorification	Now, ongoing	faith
Future	Presence of sin	Glorification	doxazo	Made like Christ	Jesus’ Return	We don’t know	return

The table divides up the Salvation work of Christ.  Paul was clear that the Cross, 'getting saved' was to usher us into a place where the Lord can continue his saving work.  Jesus becoming sin saves us from the penalty of sin once we repent for our sins that put him on the cross.  This is to place us under the risen Christ's authority to have him free us from the power of sin.  This is sanctification. 

The last part is Glorification secured when the Lord comes back to get his church.  We will receive our new bodies in the twinkling of an eye.  Note that Paul, after demonstrating Salvation to the Gentiles underlines in Chapters 6-11 that Israel is central to God's plans still.  Sure, the church has been grafted into the Lord's covenant with Israel but all Israel will be saved in the Day of Jacob's trouble, the great Tribulation.  

Enjoy the complete and total Salvation work of the Lord... give in to him, allow him to conquer you and reign in your life.  Next is a 1000 year reign of Christ on earth where our faithfulness will be rewarded.  

Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus. 

Gary Ward