Covenant Theology In Outline Form: Part 15.

Romans (Soteriological Covenant)

Shema: 1: 1 - 7 

Historical Prologue: 1:18 - 2:5 

General & Specific Stipulations: 2:6 - 8:39 

Document Clause & Witnesses: 9 - 16 

Note: There are probably a few more ways to outline Romans this way, but this one is what stands out to me on an initial pass.  

I call this a soteriological covenant insofar as the focus of Romana is, by & large, the doctrine of Soteriology.  It also tells us that all rightful (and when you think about it non-rightful) authority is established by God (Romans 13:1) & draws attention to the relationship between the Decalogue (as to our sanctification) & our duties to corporate entities like our worship community and the nation-state &/or city-state by which we are governed. 

Link to Part 14