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An Exegetical Analysis Of Paul's Letter To The Romans

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Caroline Cooke
Prof. Azar
T/RS 121
1 May 2017
Essay #11
Paul sends a letter to the Romans, introducing himself and communicating his theological beliefs. Paul believes Jesus is the Jewish Messiah, but not all Jews put their faith in Jesus. In the letter, he warns the non-believing Jews that without faith in Jesus, salvation is not possible. True faith embodies both adherences to Torah laws as well as believing in the message the Torah provides. By refraining from idolatry and manifesting true faith, God will offer salvation through Jesus’ death as well as the spiritual rebirth of oneself and termination of previous sin.
According to Paul, humankind fails to honor and praise God. Rather than having faith in the immortal God, the Gentiles worship idols’ images (Romans 1:22). On the other hand, the Jews fail …show more content…

Jesus teaches the people about God’s offer of reconciliation. Jesus explains that God is forgiving; have and express faith in Him and He will nourish His followers with love and protection. Paul states that God offers justification, a do-over, in which He will erase previous sin (Romans 3:24). Once one expresses their faith, they will live under the “law of the Spirit” (Romans 8:2). There is no longer disapproval of those who do not vigorously follow the Torah (Romans 8:1). Nothing, whether it is an arrest, persecution, or condemnation, will separate a disciple from the love of God (Romans 8:38). God offers this purification through baptism. During baptism, one symbolically dies, leaving sin behind, and is reborn, free from sin (Romans 6:6). Once one is reborn, it is vital that they remain “dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus” (Romans 6:11). Sin will not and cannot hold predominance over oneself (Romans 6:14). Salvation is only possible for those who acknowledge God, are receptive to the divine power, admit to being a sinner, and leave their sins

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