Romans Part 1: The Problem

The book of Romans is the Apostle Paul’s longest and most systematic letter – a theological treatise if there ever was one. Over the course of this two year series we are going to divide Romans into 5 sections: Our problem, God’s provision, our power, our predicament and our practice.

Although Romans touches many topics it can be summed up as a letter declaring that all people have the same problem – exchanging the glory of God for other things – and can only find forgiveness for that exchange through the saving gospel of Jesus. However, in understanding the cultural makeup of the Roman people Paul assumes probable pushback from his audience – pushback common today as well – and responds to it in wondrous and thoughtful detail.