New Testament
Book of Romans
Paul lays out the gospel for a church he has not yet visited: all people need God's grace, which is received by faith in Christ. The later chapters turn to life in the Spirit and daily love for others.
At a glance
Romans key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 16
- Author
- Paul
- When it was written
- Around AD 57, probably from Corinth
- Main theme
- Right with God by faith, and how to live it out
- Key verse
- Romans 1:16
Summary
What is Romans about?
Paul lays out the gospel for a church he has not yet visited: all people need God's grace, which is received by faith in Christ. The later chapters turn to life in the Spirit and daily love for others.
Key verse
A key verse in Romans
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
16 chapters
Romans chapters
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Questions
Romans: common questions
Who wrote the book of Romans?
Paul.
When was Romans written?
Around AD 57, probably from Corinth.
What is the book of Romans about?
Paul lays out the gospel for a church he has not yet visited: all people need God's grace, which is received by faith in Christ. The later chapters turn to life in the Spirit and daily love for others.
How many chapters are in Romans?
Romans has 16 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in Romans?
Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” (KJV).
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