An Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Paul’s letter to the Romans is his most extensive written exposition of the gospel that he proclaimed wherever he went around the Roman world.
Romans
This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Romans. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.
The Gospel in Romans – Romans 1:1-6; 16-17
The gospel message is at the heart of Romans. It is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe, bringing us his righteousness.
Obedience That Comes From Faith – Romans 1:5
Some form of obedience is required from us in nearly everything we do. But obedience that comes from faith is different. It should be a joy.
Are You A Saint, Loved by God? – Romans 1:7
Are you a saint? If you are a child of God, loved by God, then you are a saint. So you should live lives set apart for his service.
Mutual Encouragement – Romans 1:12
Believers are called to be in community, not to be Lone Rangers. We need to gather together to encourage one another and to provide avenues for service.
The Gospel: the Power of God – Romans 1:16-17
The gospel is the good news about Jesus. About his atoning death and resurrection. But it is more than that. It is the power of God for the salvation of all who will believe its message, who entrust Jesus with their lives.
Being Without Excuse – Romans 1:18-20
The creation itself bears witness to God’s power and majesty. And so men are without excuse when they deny the one true God.
Pride: A Pathway to Foolishness – Romans 1:22-23
I believe that human pride is one of the causes that lead people to turn away from God; reveling in their own wisdom and understanding; and in the process becoming fools. Education and learning are wonderful things. Modern science is a great tool to help us to understand the creation around us. But when we put education or science on the throne, instead of God, we have done what Paul is expressing in Romans 1:22-23; claiming to be wise, but becoming fools.
God Gave Us Over to Depravity – Romans 1:28
Because humanity has turned away from God, he has given us over to depravity. And it is only through faith in Jesus that we can be rescued.
Honoring God with My Life – Romans 2:17-24
How well does my life honor God. What kind of an impression do others form of God based on what they see in my life as his child?
A Matter of the Heart – Romans 2:28-29
Being a Christian is more than what we do on the outside. It is a matter of the heart. It is a transformed heart that follows after Jesus.
There is No One Righteous, Not Even One – Romans 3:10-12
No one is good enough to be righteous in God’s sight. All of us have gone our own way. But we can experience his righteousness through Christ.
