Paul's Letters (Epistles)
After the Book of Acts, the next thirteen books are actual letters the apostle Paul wrote to the churches, pastors and friends in order to guide, encourage and correct them. These letters from him cover half of the New Testament.
After the Book of Acts, the next thirteen books are actual letters the apostle Paul wrote to the churches, pastors and friends in order to guide, encourage and correct them. These letters from him cover half of the New Testament.
As for this section - our review of the Book of Romans is the sixth book of the New Testament.
Our summary of this book is:
Written by Paul in Corinth c. 57 AD as a 'Letter to Roman Christians.'
In it, he revels God's righteousness, that Jesus came and took all the sins across this world upon Him – for us all. He explains how Jesus' life and death on the Cross creates a new humanity that is achieved by our leaving our sinful ways – to be like Jesus Christ. He shows how Jesus fulfills God's Promise, that those who believe and commit to Jesus – will be saved. And last of all, he teaches us that Jews and Gentiles who come together in belief of Jesus – unifies Christ's Church.
From it we learn how to understand and to pursue our faith, and salvation, and righteous living.
Also, if you have some more time, inside the links below are two videos that provides images and summaries that you may find very helpful.
Overview: Romans 1-4 - Bing video and Overview: Romans 5-16 - Bing video
Overview: Romans 1-4 - Bing video and Overview: Romans 5-16 - Bing video
FYI: I came across this summary of Romans by K.T. Sim and thought I'd share it here for an added perspective. Consider this in reference to the above.
Paul’s letter to the Roman churches can be divided into two parts—doctrine (chapters 1–11) and duty (chapters 12–16). The apostle instructs believers in Jesus not to conform to the pattern of this world but to live a transformed life that honors Christ (12:1-2). Romans 12:9-21 reads like the snippets of isolated sayings that we find in the book of Proverbs. But Paul is still talking about a renewed mind and a transformed life. The clearest demonstration of this is Christlike love (vv. 9-10), zealous service (vv. 11-12), and generous giving (v. 13). He tells us how we’re to relate to both believers and nonbelievers in a world of hate and revenge. Loving others—particularly enemies—is a key test of the reality of a renewed mind and a transformed life (v. 21).