a.  The Power of GOD revealing a righteousness from GOD.  2:12 to 5:11

A.  The case of the Jew and the Gentile.  2:12

A.  General reasons.  2:13-16

B.  The case of the Jew.  2:17-27

B.  General reflection.  2:28,29

C.  The case of the Jew.  3:1-26

C.  General conclusion.  3:27-31

D.  The case of Abraham.  4:1-22

a.  Abraham's faith reckoned for righteousness.  4:1-3

b.     aa.  Not by works, but according to grace.  4:4,5

bb.  Blessing to all who have like faith.  4:6-12

b.     aa.  Not through law, but according to grace.  4:13-16-

bb.  Blessing to all who have like faith.  4:-16-17

a.  Abraham's faith reckoned for righteousness.  4:18-22

D.  General application.  4:23 to 5:11

a.  Atonement made.  4:23-25

b.  Result: peace with GOD.  5:1,2

c.  Not only so; glory also in tribulation.  5:3-5

d.  Reason: the love of GOD in Christ.  5:6-8

c.  Much more then; saved from wrath by His life.  5:9,10

b.  Result: joy in GOD.  5:11-

a.  Atonement received.  5:-11