Experiencing Romans

Paul's letter to the Romans is best known for his vision of God's grace actions toward humanity through the cross and the resurrection of Christ. The epistle stands as the clearest and most systematic presentation of Christian doctrine in all scriptures. Paul begins by indicating that all people have been condemned because of our rebellion against God. However, God in his grace offers us justification by faith in his Son Jesus. As we are justified by God, we receive redemption, or salvation, because the blood of Christ covers our sin. In studying the Epistle to the Romans, William Johnsson dissects each chapter in this book by obtaining a unique message in its beauty: Christ has already done everything. Christ is enough. But he not only draws this message from the perhaps deeper exposition of good news, it applies it to Jesus' followers. He places it in our society and today, in the face of the reality of COVID-19 and questions some entrenched soteriological concepts while emphasizing the importance of understanding and accepting the message of the Good News. Christ's sacrifice on the cross made our salvation possible.