For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17 When Paul made this bold statement that now, after the death and resurrection of Jesus, a righteousness from God had been revealed, …

For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17 When Paul made this bold statement, that now ‘a righteousness from God is revealed’, he didn’t mean that it was revealed through …

Paul expresses in his opening remarks how he was passionate to preach the gospel and see people established in the reality of Christ. He explained that he felt obligated to everyone; whoever was willing to listen to him declare the good news. This was the very thing he desired to do in Rome. Within these …

In Paul’s introduction, he both thanked God for the Roman church and comments on how their church was known around the world for their faith. They were evidently a passionate church, but they were clearly still lacking the foundational understanding of living in the grace of God apart from Law. In addressing this issue, it’s …

To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:7 Paul makes the statement in his opening remarks that the church in Rome was indeed a church community who was loved by God and …

It’s interesting to note that God actually told Paul at the start of his ministry that preaching the message of God’s grace was going to be a tough task. It seems that Paul was thankful for the privilege of being able to preach it anyway. Regardless if people rejected the message, and called it foolish, …

“The gospel God promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 1:2-5 …

Back to intro Part 1 Paul starts his letter by explaining his commission from God; that he was called and set apart to preach the gospel of God. Before we go any further on our journey, it’s worth asking the question; what is the gospel of God? In the scriptures we read the gospel mentioned …

Paul’s letter was, as the title suggests, written to the church in Rome. Unlike Paul’s letters to the other churches, this church was not personally founded by him, however it was most likely founded by someone he personally knew and trusted. He obviously had a personal relationship with many in the church, evident from his …