The Message of Romans- Romans 3:21-26- February 2, 2020

Why read and preach through the book of Romans? Because this New Testament letter to the church in Rome contains the central message of the Christian faith. The good news is that God makes sinners right with himself by grace though faith on the basis of Christ’s work on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. This message has implications for our standing before God, our understanding of ourselves, and our relationship with everyone we encounter in this world. The message of Romans has been used by the Holy Spirit to awaken millions of people to faith in Christ. Throughout history this message has revived and renewed the church and local congregations. When the gospel revealed in Romans is received by faith, it lifts us to the highest and most delighted place of giving all praise and glory to God, before whom we simply say, “Amen.”

Why read and preach through the book of Romans? Because this New Testament letter to the church in Rome contains the central message of the Christian faith. The good news is that God makes sinners right with himself by grace though faith on the basis of Christ’s work on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. This message has implications for our standing before God, our understanding of ourselves, and our relationship with everyone we encounter in this world. The message of Romans has been used by the Holy Spirit to awaken millions of people to faith in Christ. Throughout history this message has revived and renewed the church and local congregations. When the gospel revealed in Romans is received by faith, it lifts us to the highest and most delighted place of giving all praise and glory to God, before whom we simply say, “Amen.”