The book of Romans is one of the most theologically rich books in our Bible. A study of Romans reveals amazing truths concerning the work of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit. While containing great depths into which we can dive to learn more about God and our salvation, Romans also contains some of the clearest yet challenging applications for us as Christians to live by such as instruction concerning our love, dealings with evil, submission to government, and dealing with matters of opinion (Rom. 12-14).
As a whole, Romans is about the gospel of Christ Jesus. The thesis for the book can be found in Romans 1:16-17 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith’” (NKJV). Through this book, Paul seeks to help his brethren better understand God’s plan for the justification of man through the gospel (Rom. 1-11) and what a transformed life of faith in the gospel ought to look like (Rom. 12-16).
I am excited to begin our study of Romans together during our evening classes. I look forward to growing in my faith and my understanding of God’s will as we dig deep into this inspired book to learn the truths revealed in it. I pray that through our study together, we might all come to better understand what it means to truly “live by faith” (Rom. 1:17).
Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith – to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.
Romans 16:25-27
By: Preston McElyea