After his introductory remarks and expressing his desire to come visit them, in chapter 1:16-17, Paul simply, clearly, & forcefully states the thesis of his letter.
You may think it strange that a letter would even have a thesis—but Paul writes Romans as an explanation of the message that he had been given to preach and teach to others. The 16 chapters of Romans, then, is the closest thing to a systematic presentation of the gospel that we have in all the Bible.
It is valuable to read and reread in order to get Paul's argument in your mind. One of our members who has been reading and listening to Romans since we started our study told me last week that she has come to see the movement of Paul's argument in the book. "It's just brilliant!" she said.
It is brilliant! In Romans Paul forcefully sets forth his case for the good news of salvation that God has provided in Jesus Christ. At the outset of making that case, he announces his theme in 1:16-17. We will see that today as we focus on those two verses in our study.
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Romans 04 The Grace of God in the Gospel Grace Baptist Church
