Introduction to Romans
Introduction to Romans
Righteousness Revealed
If you’re tired of all the wrong things in your life, in the lives of others, and in this world, then Paul’s epistle to the Romans is the book for you.
The theme of Romans is “the righteousness of God.” In this letter, Paul tells how to Be Right—with God, ourselves, and others. Paul also explains how one day God will make creation right, and even solve “the Jewish problem” and bring peace on earth.
Romans was not written for woolgatherers or religious scholars. You will have to think as you study this letter, but the rewards will be worth the effort. If you understand Romans, you’ll have the key to understanding the rest of the Bible and the secret to successful Christian living.
A Book of Great Influence
On May 24, 1738, a discouraged missionary went “very unwillingly” to a religious meeting in London. There, a miracle took place. “About a quarter before nine,” he wrote in his journal, “I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone, for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.”
That missionary was John Wesley. The message he heard that evening was the preface to Martin Luther’s commentary on Romans.
The Protestant Reformation and the Wesleyan Revival were both the fruit of this wonderful letter written by Paul from Corinth around the year AD 56.
Imagine! You and I can read and study the same inspired letter that brought life and power to Luther and Wesley! And the same Holy Spirit who taught them can teach us! You and I can experience revival in our hearts, homes, and churches if the message of this letter grips us as it has gripped men and women of faith in centuries past.
—Warren W. Wiersbe