Romans: Rooted in Jesus, Including You

As we considered Sunday, we know Paul’s overarching purpose in the Roman church is “to establish” them in the gospel, 1:11 and 16:25. The word “gospel” is a compound word of “good” and “message.” We often call it “the good news.” When the news channel posts a breaking story, we call it “breaking news,” though it’s often a tragedy, because that’s what sells. Well God’s news has been breaking forth since the creation narrative, and it is good news about his promised Son.

Our text this week explains the good news in those terms: breaking, good news about God’s Son and chosen Lord. For the Roman believers, living in the decadence and oppression of Rome, the news is of a King, David’s descendent, who will transform the world, by bringing about the “obedience of faith.” Why is that important news? Because God’s grace, initially extended to the Jews, has been extended to the Gentiles, “including you.” Join us Sunday as we worship God’s appointed Lord and rejoice in our participation in the good news!