In introducing himself to the Roman church community that he has never visited, Paul also introduces the major themes of the good news of Jesus. Paul will address these themes throughout his letter in a way that speaks to the many problems of this mixed community of Jews and Gentiles. Whatever their differences, they are united by their common need for Jesus. We are not made right through our ancestry, our heritage, our morality, or any human effort or achievement. Instead, it is in faith that we find full life in God!

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- How might you explain the good news about Jesus?

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