Picture: This was believed to have been the actual Letter to the Romans.
Summary: Paul's letter to the Romans had been written before he met them. This is considered the most articulate letter of the 21 letters. Paul's main message was that everyone has a chance to be saved through the salvation of God.
Favorite Passage: My favorite passage in the Letter to the Romans is Romans 1, 16-17. This is my favorite passage because it expresses the true meaning of Jesus' message and also shows that everyone will be accpeted by God and can live forever with Him if they have faith in Him. Verse seventeen is very important because it says that God reveals Himself from faith to faith. God accpets all people no matter who they are.
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: for Jew first, and then Greek. For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written, 'The one who is righteous by faith will live'".
Picture: St. Paul
Important Facts:
The purpose of the Letter is actually found in Romans 1, 1. This passage means that Paul was specially chosen by God to do His will.
"Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God."
Romans was believed to be written in 54 after the reign of Claudius.
Paul addresses the conflict between Jewish Christians and Gentiles. Paul made sure his audience understood the gospel message.
Paul fought for peace between the 2 sides of the conflict.
Paul would often shift his arguments in a writing style called "diatribe."
Paul emphasizes on transformations and how people go through them.
Paul often titles God as the "God of Israel." Paul would talk about how important it is to remain faithful to God.
Paul says the humanity is full of sins, and the people can only be saved through Jesus' message.
Fun Facts:
When Paul started his journey to Rome, he was trying to reach Spain instead and hope that the Romans would follow him to Spain.
Romans is one of only four of the letters to be authentic.
Romans is one of only seven of the letters to know that Paul was the actual author.
Romans was written in Corinth.
Paul along with Peter officially founded the church in Rome.
Martin Luther said that Romans was "the most important piece in the New Testament." He even regards it as a Gospel.
I chose this video but the song is about "Everything's Alright" just as Paul reassured the Romans that everything will be alright (salvation).
