Epistle to the Romans

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The Epistle of Paul to the Romans, often shortened to Romans, is the sixth book in the New Testament. Biblical scholars agree that it was composed by the Apostle Paul to explain that Salvation is offered through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is by far the longest of the Pauline epistles and is considered his "most important theological legacy".


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Authorship and writing of the Gospel

The Epistle to the Romans is attributed to the Apostle Paul and was probably written between A.D. 55-57

Background

Major Theme

God's righteousness is revealed in Christ for our salvation. Righteousness is the essence of a faithful relationship for man with God and God offers this relationship through Christ.

Outline

Manuscripts

References

Sources

Orthodox Reading material