Kevin's Kommentary: Romans - Introduction = May 29

Monday, May 29, 2023

Romans - Introduction = May 29

Introduction to Romans

Writer

The apostle Paul as inspired by the Holy Spirit

When Written

57 A.D.

Theme

Paul writes to the church in Rome to present his basic statement of the gospel: God's plan of salvation for all peoples, Jew and Gentile alike.

Overview

Romans has been called “The Constitution of Christianity,” “The Christian Manifesto,” and “The Cathedral of the Christian Faith.” It is noteworthy for being the most complete compendium of Christian doctrine. The King James Study Bible says the apostle Paul had three objectives in writing this epistle:

(1) to teach the fundamental doctrine of salvation to fortify believers against their enemies;

(2) to explain the unbelief of Israel and vindicate the faithfulness of God in his dealings with Israel;

(3) to give practical instruction concerning Christian living in the society of his day.

The NIV Quest Study Bible says Romans, rich in theology and teaching, communicates the details of how a person is redeemed, transformed, sealed, and sanctified for that day when we will all stand before the Lord. It explains that salvation is received by grace through trusting faith. It articulates the foundation of Christian belief, explaining how the good news of salvation has been made available through Jesus’ death on the cross and is actualized through the Holy Spirit’s work in us.

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Romans is one of the most famous, quoted, and dearly loved books in the whole Bible. This may be because it contains some of the clearest and strong statements of the Gospel we have in Scripture. But other parts of Romans, and how it all fits together, can be difficult to follow. That is because there is a story behind the book of Romans. It is the story of the conflict which arose between Jews and Gentiles as they began integrating in synagogues and house churches throughout Rome, and how Jesus brings them together.