FROM LAW TO GRACE: AN INTERPRETATION OF PAUL’S GOSPEL IN ROMANS 1- 8

Abstract

Paul's writings are the major source of Christian theology both because of their volume and

Paul's intensive theological writing style. Like a skilled lawyer, Apostle Paul presented the case

for the gospel clearly and forthrightly in his letter to the believers in Rome. Though Paul had

heard of the church at Rome, he had never been there. In spite of this barrier; Paul felt a bond

with these believers in Rome. When Paul visited Corinth at the end of his missionary journey

(Acts 20: 2 -3), he wrote the book of Romans as a letter of self introduction to Christians in

Rome, whom he hoped to visit soon (Rom 1:13; 15:23 – 24)1

probably written around A.D. 57-58 .

The purpose of this paper is to present Paul’s idea on the law and grace as they pertain to

salvation and the relevance of this interpretation for today.

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