Epistle to the Romans

Template:Romans 1:1 (WEB) Full Text of Romans

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Synopsis: 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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Apostle Paul

Justification | Grace

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Main article

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.

Themes

A major theme in the Epistle to the Romans is justification through faith alone. Paul describes that every person has sinned

Template:Romans 3:23 (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

Template:Romans 6:23 (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.

Template:Romans 1:16 (WEB)

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Paul explains that this gift of justification is through the forgiveness of sins that Jesus brought about by his death on the cross.

Template:Romans 4:25 (WEB) (Romans 4:25)

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