Romans

The book of Romans is a letter written by Paul to the Roman Christians, in which he introduces himself as a servant of Christ Jesus and an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God. He explains that God's wrath is being revealed against humanity's godlessness and wickedness, but that through faith in Jesus Christ, believers have peace with God and rejoice in the hope of His glory. Paul discusses the relationship between faith and works, stating that Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness, not his works, and that believers are justified freely by God's grace through Christ's redemption. He also explains that believers have died to sin and been raised to a new life, and that they are free from condemnation and the law of sin and death. Paul expresses deep sorrow over the fact that many of his fellow Jews have not accepted Christ, but notes that God's choice of who to save is not based on human effort or merit, but on His own mercy and sovereign will. He urges believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices to God, to love sincerely, and to live in harmony with one another, and concludes by commending various individuals and groups in the Roman church and expressing his joy over their obedience.