New Testament · Pauline Epistle

Romans

The architecture of the gospel.

Author: Paul
Audience: The church in Rome
Date: c. AD 57
Chapters: 16

Purpose

To expound the gospel of righteousness by faith.

Key Themes

Righteousness
Faith
Sanctification

Key Verses

“The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost.”
“Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God...”

Wesleyan–Holiness Reflection

Romans 6–8 maps the Wesleyan order: justified, sanctified, glorified.

Chapter Insight

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Cross-References in Romans

Habakkuk 2:4quotation'The righteous shall live by faith.'
Who
The prophet Habakkuk
To
Judah on the brink of Babylonian invasion
Where
Jerusalem, late 7th century BC
When
Habakkuk's anguished dialogue with God about violence and judgment
Why:Paul plants the gospel's thesis on a prophet who learned to trust God when history made no sense.
Context:This verse fueled Luther's Reformation. In context, Habakkuk contrasts the proud Chaldean with the faithful Israelite — Paul reads it as justification by faith for Jew and Gentile alike.
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