Paul clearly sets forth the foundations of Christian
faith. All people are sinful; Christ
died to forgive sin; we are made right with God through faith; this begins a
new life with a new relationship with God.
Like a sports team that constantly reviews the basics, we will be
greatly helped in our faith by keeping close to these foundations. If we study Romans carefully, we will never
be at a loss to know what we believe.
Paul gives clear, practical guidelines for the believers in Rome. The Christian life is not abstract theology
unconnected with life, but it has practical implications that will affect how
we choose to behave each day. It is not
enough merely to know the gospel; we must let it transform our lives and let
God impact every aspect of our lives.