New Testament
Romans
About the book of Romans
Romans is Paul's fullest explanation of the gospel: everyone needs mercy, we are made right with our Father by faith in Jesus, and the Spirit gives new life. It ends with how that grace shapes everyday life together.
Book at a glance
- Chapters 1-3: All of us need grace
- Chapters 4-5: Made right by faith
- Chapters 6-8: New life in the Spirit
- Chapters 9-11: Our Father's faithfulness to Israel
- Chapters 12-16: Living out the mercy we received
Key verses
We know all things work together for good for those who love our Father, who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Don't be shaped by this age, but be transformed by renewing your mind, so you can discern our Father's will—good, pleasing, and perfect.
Romans 12:2
Questions about Romans
- Who wrote the book of Romans?
- The apostle Paul wrote Romans; he dictated it to a scribe named Tertius, who sends his own greeting in chapter 16.
- When was Romans written?
- Paul wrote it around AD 57, most likely from Corinth, before his journey to Jerusalem and his planned visit to Rome.
- What is the book of Romans about?
- Chapters 1 to 3 show that all people need grace, chapters 4 to 5 that we are justified by faith, chapters 6 to 8 that the Spirit brings new life, chapters 9 to 11 how our Father keeps his promises to Israel, and chapters 12 to 16 how to live it out.
- How many chapters are in Romans?
- Romans has 16 chapters. Each one can be read free in the Father's Heart Bible with audio.
- What is a key verse in Romans?
- Romans 8:28: "We know all things work together for good for those who love our Father, who are called according to his purpose."