Once you have the main thought of the passage, you are ready to create the theme, which narrows the subject. For the subject of suffering from Romans 5:1-14, the theme that works for this message is rejoicing in suffering. The theme is always just a phrase and should not be a complete sentence.

Passage: Romans 5:1-14

Subject: Suffering

Theme: Joy in suffering

Subject

Theme

Proposition

Objective Sentence

Interrogation

Key Word

Transitional Sentence

Preaching Passage

Main Points

Subpoints

Conclusion

Introduction