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Book Of Romans Essay

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Cecelia O’Neal
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Introduction The book of Romans contains a wealth of information about copious facets of Christian life, our identity as humans, our relationships with others, our culture, and the world in which we live. Chapters 1-8, in particular, take everyone on a spiritual journey from the utter inaptitude to walk in good works to the Lord’s adherence in validating and purifying us through our faith. An epistle written by the Apostle Paul, the book of Romans is an awe inspiring guide to life and should impact everyone in a profound way.
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Everyone has a cultural background. In Romans, the Jews thought they were righteous for following their culture, however, the Gentiles, who had mostly pagan backgrounds, knew right from wrong without the laws of Moses. Both groups were guilty of creating graven images, and other paganistic behaviors. God knew the law was insufficient to provide salvation, which is why he sacrificed his son for all of our sins. The only way to salvation is through thru faith in Jesus. This is why circumcision has no value if it is a purely physical mark. Circumcision of the heart through God is the only way. (Romans 2:29). This is why as humans we are unable to live in complete obedience to the law. Our cultural laws cannot save us, only condemn us. We cannot be totally dependent on the law, “for if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless, because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression.” (Romans 4:14-15). The laws which all cultures adhere to were designed to hone our perceptions of sin and provide a clear cut determination of transgressions. (Romans

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