All have sinned & fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by his grace as a gift through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus..." The apostle Paul had not visited the church in Rome when he wrote his letter to them. In doing so he not only introduces himself but sets out the gospel message from the fallen state of humankind to the limitless gift of salvation made available through the death resurrection & Spirit of Jesus Christ. & the consequences of salvation are then explored
- the combination of freedom from sin & death & of submission to God that should characterize the new believers & what it all means for their common life together. " The Peoples Bible Commentary" series covers the whole Bible with a daily readings approach that brings together both personal devotion & reflective study. Combining the latest scholarship with straightforward language & a reverent attitude to Scripture it aims to instruct the head & warm the heart. The authors come from around the world & across the Christian traditions & offer serious yet accessible commentary. The series is aimed at first-time students of the Bible all who read the Bible regularly study group leaders & anyone involved in preaching & teaching Scripture."