Why Romans?
1) It is a truth in God’s Word, which was as disciples of Jesus are called to engage.
2) It is a truth worth repeating and reflecting upon, causing us to remain humble rather than prideful or trusting in our own ability.
3) Look at this more as an examination of Romans as a book, for this is an all-encompassing contemplation of this best New Testament book.
***the notes I share here below, I cannot take credit for them, for they come from the wise mind and heart of a dear professor of mine, Dr. Doug Buckwalter. The credit entirely goes to him and none to me.
Romans is one of the most important pieces of Christian theology ever written, and why? Because it touches on the heartbeat of God. It unveils God’s intended saving plan for a lost humanity, accomplished through His Son the Lord Jesus Christ and safeguarded by the Holy Spirit. Romans is personal yet powerful, timeless but ever life-changing in its message.
Romans is an “abstract” of Paul’s theology-Paul appears to be battling an attitude within the Roman church of Gentile (non-Jew) superiority. I would encourage all reading this to re-read Romans, for it shows that none of us as believers are better than each other, and we should not be “puffing out our chests” in arrogance saying “oh look at such and such I have done for the church, so God owes me something”.
Romans reminds of us two very powerful truths. We are all great sinners, and yet Christ is a great Savior.
To get to know Romans is to get to know the mind of God.
Want to know more? stay tuned…next post coming in a few days