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{{quote | text={{web_verse|romans|1|1}} [[Romans (WEB)|Full Text of Romans]]}}
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topic_name = The Letter to the Romans |
* [[Justification]], [[Grace]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Righteousness in Romans (G.G.)]] * [[Atonement in Romans (G.G.)]] |
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[[Romans 1|1]]
The '''Epistle to the Romans''' is a letter written by the [[apostle Paul]] the [[church]] in Rome. It is the sixth book of the [[New Testament]]. The letter gives an overview of the [[Christian]] faith. In it Paul teaches us that a believer is saved because of his faith in [[Jesus Christ]] and not through any [[good works]] that he does.
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'''Read [[Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary]] on the [[Text:MHC Concise {{SUBPAGENAME}}|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]'''
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===Authorship===
A major theme in the Epistle to the Romans is justification through faith alone. Paul describes that every person has sinned
: ''{{web_verseBible verse|romans|3|23|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 3:23]])
As a result of sin, each person deserves death, but God in his goodnes will bring people [[eternal life]], which Paul argues, is a gift
: ''{{web_verseBible verse|romans|6|23|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 6:23]])
As a gift, this [[justification]] which brings eternal life is through belief or faith, rather than obedience to the law or by doing good works. Paul argues this in [[Romans 4]]. Furthermore, this justification is not just for Jews as some believed at the time, but was for everyone - [[Romans 1]]:16-17.
: ''{{web_verseBible verse|romans|1|16|lang=WEB}}'': ''{{web_verseBible verse|romans|1|17|lang=WEB}}''
Paul explains that this gift of justification is through the forgiveness of sins that Jesus brought about by his death on the cross.
: ''{{web_verseBible verse|romans|4|25|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 4:25]]) {{nt_versions}}
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