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Romans: The Gospel in a Sentence (1:17)

Paul states his central theme of Romans and of the Gospel itself in Romans 1:17 [show]Romans 1:17 [17]For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith." (ESV), “This Good News tells us how God makes us right in His sight. This [...]

Romans: Paul Introduces Himself

Paul starts out his letter to the church in Rome (Romans 1:1-18 [show]Romans 1:1-18 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, [2]which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, [3]concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh [...]

Romans: An Intro

The Letter to the Church in Rome – Romans – is the apostle Paul’s signature writing. It is as close to a systematic theology as we get in the New Testament. Its central theme is righteousness. God’s righteousness which bestows righteousness upon believers stands in stark contrast to the unrighteousness of the world. It is [...]