The Book of Romans
Paul's most complete case for the gospel, from universal sin to unshakable hope.
Romans is Paul's longest and most carefully argued letter, written around AD 57 to introduce himself to a church he had not yet visited. Across 16 chapters he lays out humanity's need for salvation, justification by faith rather than works, and the security believers have in Christ. Start reading at Romans chapter 1.
About Romans
Romans is the forty-fifth book of the Bible and the first of the Pauline epistles, written by the apostle Paul around AD 57 while in Corinth and spanning 16 chapters. Often called the greatest letter ever written, Romans is Paul's most systematic and comprehensive exposition of the Christian gospel, written to introduce himself to the Roman church he hoped to visit before proceeding to Spain. It lays out with extraordinary logical precision the universal human need for salvation, God's righteousness revealed in the gospel, justification by faith alone, the work of the Holy Spirit, the mystery of Israel's role in God's plan, and the practical outworking of gospel transformation in everyday life. Major themes include the universal sinfulness of humanity (all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God), justification by faith apart from works of law, the security of those who are in Christ, the sovereignty of God in election, and the ethical implications of the gospel for community life. Key chapters include Romans 3 (justification by faith), Romans 5 (peace with God through Christ), Romans 8 (no condemnation, the Spirit's work, all things for good), and Romans 12 (living sacrifices). Famous verses include Romans 8:28 -- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him -- and Romans 1:16 -- I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation. Romans KJV Bible study is foundational to Christian theology. Read the Book of Romans online here in full.