In his signature letter and one of the most influential texts ever written, Paul introduced himself to the Roman church with his theology, his passion for unity and his vision for the church's future. This church had become a flagship for Gentile congregations and without being able to visit them, Paul used the opportunity to shape them through his text. The result is a stunning epic of Christian theology and living that has inspired and challenged believers for 2,000 years. This short study locates Paul's message in its context, following his arguments as they would have been originally understood. For many Christians this letter represents a path to personal salvation but Paul had something much bigger in mind. His vision of God's people united in Christ sets an exciting and critical mission for the church today.
