Introduction to Romans

This last fall we studied Nehemiah which tells a story. Romans is about doctrine. The theme of Romans is the
righteousness of God. In the world we live in today, it is sometimes difficult to see how God is working, how his righteousness is winning. The coronavirus, the global tumult, our nation's divisive attitudes, the rise of crime, all of these can contribute to fear, doubt, and unrest.

This can lead us to question the power of God and the plan of God. Romans addresses these thoughts head-on. God does not want us to despair but to prepare. Where Nehemiah taught us how to rebuild our faith, church, and nation, Romans addresses our heart and our faith walk. If this 16-chapter letter to the Romans can change the heart of our historical giants of faith, then it can change our hearts too. If Romans can be the catalyst for a faith awakening like it was in England, then it can do it again in our world today.

So, let’s go deep, hold on tight, buckle your seat belts and be ready to be transformed by the “renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2) as we journey through Romans together.