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Romans is Paul’s fullest sustained explanation of the gospel: humanity’s universal sin, God’s righteousness revealed through faith in Jesus Christ, justification apart from works, peace with God, union with Christ, freedom from sin’s dominion, life in the Spirit, God’s faithfulness concerning Israel, and transformed Christian living. The letter moves from the need for righteousness, to the provision of righteousness through faith, to the implications of grace for life, church, conscience, mission, and unity.
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