Romans 3:23 and 6:23 are powerful reminders of humanity's universal struggle with sin and God's amazing grace. Written by Paul, the book of Romans is a deep theological work addressing the human condition, the nature of salvation, and the faithfulness of God. Paul wrote Romans during his ministry in Corinth, likely around AD 57....  Read More

When Paul faced hostility and danger in Jerusalem, God gave him a vision to keep going, assuring him he wasn’t finished yet. Even though people wanted him gone, Paul knew his mission was far from over. His letter to the Romans was like his “life message” about the power of faith—written from Corinth, carried by a trusted friend, and packed with everything Paul wanted this new church in Rome to understand...  Read More

Paul received his vision in Acts 23:11 immediately after an intense interrogation before a council of religious leaders. During the interrogation, Paul was questioned, struck in the face, and in danger of being torn apart by the angry crowd (Acts 23:2). Such perilous persecution might have caused Paul to wonder if he was about to meet his end. The vision Paul received assured him his time was not yet. If Paul was still to testify in Rome, he would not perish in Jerusalem, even if the Jews were actively plotting to murder him...  Read More