📖 Unit 2: Grace Greater Than Sin
A 5-week Romans curriculum for elementary kids covering Abraham's faith, peace with God through Jesus, and freedom from sin's control.
Abraham Believed God and God Counted It as Righteousness
Romans 4:1-25
Paul teaches in Romans 4 that Abraham was not saved by his works but by his faith. Abraham believed God, and God counted that faith as righteousness. This same gift is for everyone who trusts in Jesus, showing that salvation comes through faith, not through trying harder.
View LessonJustified by Faith Having Peace with God Through Jesus
Romans 5:1-11
Romans 5:1-11 teaches that everyone who believes in Jesus is made right with God and has peace with Him. Paul explains that even in difficult times, we can rejoice because suffering produces endurance and hope, and God poured out His love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
View LessonThe Power of One Man's Sin, One Man's Gift of Grace
Romans 5:12-21
In Romans 5, the apostle Paul explains the great contrast between Adam and Jesus. Adam's disobedience brought sin and death into the world for all people. But Jesus Christ's perfect obedience on the cross brought God's free gift of grace, righteousness, and eternal life to everyone who believes.
View LessonDead to Sin and Alive in Christ Jesus Our Lord and Savior
Romans 6:1-14
In Romans 6, Paul answers the question of whether we should keep sinning so God can keep forgiving. He explains that when we believe in Jesus, we are united with Him in His death and resurrection. Our old sinful self is dead and buried, and we are raised to walk in a brand new life.
View LessonTwo Masters: Choosing Sin and Death or God's Free Gift
Romans 6:15-23
In Romans 6:15-23, Paul teaches that we all have a master. Before Christ, we were slaves to sin, which leads to death. But through Jesus, we are set free to become slaves of righteousness. The best part is that eternal life is not a wage we earn but a free gift from God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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