The apostle Paul wrote the Book of Romans to primarily gentile believers who were in Rome around 57 AD. This "book" was actually a letter he wrote as a 2nd choice of him actually going there in person. That is what he greatly desired to do at that time but was prevented, by God, at least for that time being.
This should give us something to think about. If we are truly allowing the Lord to direct our steps as his disciples then we need to exercise a little patience sometimes. Perhaps the Lord's timing is not our own sometimes and He has a better time and a better plan than we do. Not getting ahead of the Lord is a good thing.
Because Paul was obedient to the impressions in his spirit that he was receiving from the Lord he did not go personally at that time but chose to instead, write a letter. And because of that timely decision on Paul's part today we have his Book of Romans (Epistle or Letter to the Romans).
And what a blessing that is to have; to be able to read what Paul knew and understood about our Christian faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Next time you read this book and are blessed by a particular passage or scripture verse from Romans remind yourself to thank God for giving Paul the wisdom to wait and "write the letter first instead." God's ways are not our ways - they are higher.
And what a blessing that is to have; to be able to read what Paul knew and understood about our Christian faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Next time you read this book and are blessed by a particular passage or scripture verse from Romans remind yourself to thank God for giving Paul the wisdom to wait and "write the letter first instead." God's ways are not our ways - they are higher.
Paul had several other reasons for writing Romans, primarily; to introduce himself to them first of all, to enlist their support and help in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ ( Christ is not Jesus' last name by the way - it is a title, which means; The Anointed One).
He also wanted to develop and defend the Truth of the Gospel that he had been preaching. Others were around even in his day altering the pure gospel of Christ.
He also wanted to encourage the Roman believers to rely solely on God's grace for their salvation.
The Book of Romans is a gold mine of truth for the believer in Christ. Why not take some time today to allow God to encourage you regarding your relationship with Him based on what He has already done for you in His finished work on the cross on your behalf.
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