Posts with the category “book-of-romans”

In this passage, Paul describes the consequences of humanity's rejection of God. Because people chose to worship created things rather than the Creator, God "gave them up" to their sinful desires. This led to moral and social degradation, with behaviors that dishonored their bodies and indulged in unnatural passions. The text lists specific sins such as greed, envy, murder, deceit, and malice, sho...  Read More

There are two arguments made to suggest that the words of Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, do not condemn homosexual behavior per se, but only certain types of same sex conduct. Although these arguments are very weak, they warrant a response because many people are being deceived by them.Before I address these two common myths it is important to issue a warning against a mistake that has been ma...  Read More

Romans 1:18-23 provides a profound insight into the nature of human sin and the response of God’s wrath.  18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power...  Read More

Romans 1:17 is a pivotal verse in Christian theology, encapsulating the doctrine of justification by faith. The verse reads in ESV version, “The righteous shall live by faith,” but its translation can vary significantly among different versions of the Bible.  English Standard Version (ESV): "The righteous shall live by faith." - A footnote indicates that it can also be translated as "the one who b...  Read More

Paul expresses gratitude for the faith of the Roman believers, declares his desire to visit them, and emphasizes that the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, both Jew and Gentile. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his So...  Read More

In Romans 1:1-7, Paul establishes the foundation of his mission, the identity of Jesus, and the purpose of the gospel. 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. 2 God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures. 3 The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King...  Read More

The social and cultural context in which Paul wrote the Book of Romans around A.D. 57 is complex, shaped by both the Roman Empire and the early Christian movement. Understanding this context helps to clarify many of the themes Paul addresses.  Dominance of the Roman Empire: Rome was the political and cultural center of the powerful Roman Empire, which spanned much of Europe, North Africa, and the ...  Read More