Romans

Author: Paul (formerly Saul of

Tarsus.

Date: 57 A.D.

Audience: Christian churches in Rome

Place written: Corinth?

Theme: The revelation of God’s judging and saving righteousness of Jesus Christ. In the cross of Christ, God judges sin and at the same time manifests His saving mercy.

A declaration about God’s righteousness and holiness seen in the life and death of Christ and that this perfection is offered to us - a gift.

Purpose: To address particular issues of concern to the Roman Church: observing the law; Abraham father of both jews & Gentiles?; what does salvation of the Gentiles indicate about the future of Israel; OT food laws...

Chapter One: