Epistle to the Romans
Located in , just after the Gospels and , the Epistle to the Romans is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the Christians in Rome. It is the longest of found in the Bible. Paul likely wrote it in Corinth around 57 AD. Let’s explore the message of the Letter to the Romans and highlight some beautiful biblical verses.
The Apostle Paul Addresses the Christians in Rome
This letter answers a central question: How can one be righteous before God? Paul explains that righteousness comes through faith, not works. While humanity’s efforts produce sin, through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, God justifies those who believe. Paul emphasizes the glory of Jesus Christ, the only one who grants forgiveness of sins and justification by faith in Him: this is the good news of the Gospel!
7 Beautiful Biblical Passages from Romans
Romans 1
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith.'" (Romans 1:16-17, NIV)
Romans 3
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." (Romans 3:23-24, NIV)
Romans 5
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8, NIV)
Romans 7
"So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law." (Romans 7:21-22, NIV)
Romans 8
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39, NIV)
Romans 12
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." (Romans 12:2, NIV)
Romans 14
"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." (Romans 14:17, NIV)
