Romans: Introduction

Often referred to as “Paul’s Gospel,” Romans is Paul's carefully crafted explanation of the good news of Christ. The thesis statement of the letter can be seen in 1:16-17,

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of GOD for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also tot he Greek. For in it the righteousness of GOD is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith.'