Church Of The Word Lancaster, Pa

Paul wrote the letter to the Romans on his third missionary trip. He was on his way to Jerusalem and wanted to be there by Pentecost. It addresses the Jewish and Gentile believers, first telling the guilt of the Jews and then the Gentiles and finally, of everyone. He preached the gospel to believers. He told them to tell the good news. God communicates with our spirits. We are spirit beings having a soul (the mind, will, emotions) and living in a body. (1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2:18) Paul wanted to impart something to the Romans in person. The theme of Romans is found in 1:16-17. The gospel is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. He states that the just shall live by faith. What God said by faith gives us faith. God's wrath is against ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth. No one has an excuse to not believe in God as evidenced in His creation. Romans 1:24-25 is about exalting science and dulling a person's spirit. Verses 26-27 is about pride, which is Satan