“For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!”
Romans 5:15
I love the book of Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. A few years ago, I used my lunch break times at work for memorizing all of Romans. Studying it and committing it to memory has strengthened my faith.
Romans is all about the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ based on His resurrection from the dead. Even our belief comes from outside of us; it is His initiative working in us. Our salvation is not a cooperative venture between Christ’s life and death for us and our earnest attempts at obedience. Rather, it relies completely on His accomplishments for us.
As a history major, I appreciate how the book of Romans sparked in Martin Luther what became a most important turning point in the Christian faith: the Reformation. Luther stood firmly on the simple truth of Romans 1:17, “The righteous will live by faith.” He understood that God justifies guilty, condemned sinners by His grace alone through our faith in Christ alone.
These truths bring much comfort to me as I consider my life which “boasts only in the hope and glory of God” (5:2).
Romans is all about the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ based on His resurrection from the dead. Even our belief comes from outside of us; it is His initiative working in us. Our salvation is not a cooperative venture between Christ’s life and death for us and our earnest attempts at obedience. Rather, it relies completely on His accomplishments for us.
As a history major, I appreciate how the book of Romans sparked in Martin Luther what became a most important turning point in the Christian faith: the Reformation. Luther stood firmly on the simple truth of Romans 1:17, “The righteous will live by faith.” He understood that God justifies guilty, condemned sinners by His grace alone through our faith in Christ alone.
These truths bring much comfort to me as I consider my life which “boasts only in the hope and glory of God” (5:2).
Scripture Focus
Romans 5
Insight
FAVORITE NEW TESTAMENT BOOK by Glen VanderKooi, seven-time Anchor writer. He wrote this at the kitchen table five weeks before he met Jesus face-to-face in heaven. Glen’s sufferings after a stroke produced perseverance, character, and hope, just as Scripture promised him.
Bible In A Year
- Deuteronomy 15-16
- Psalm 87
- Acts 10