The Life and Theology of Paul
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In the last lesson, we began with a summary of the gospel from 1 Corinthians 15. As we continue our studies, we will open up this message in more detail from Paul's epistle to the Romans. In this lesson, we see that Paul begins with sin, a topic not discussed much today. In Romans 1:16-17, arguably the thesis statement of Romans, Paul shows us that Christ's righteousness is at the heart of the gospel. However, instead of speaking of this righteousness in detail right away, Paul discusses sin at length (Rom. 1:18). He knows we need to see our unrighteousness before we can see our need for the gift of righteousness in Christ.
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Guy Waters
Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters is James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Miss., and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is author of several books, including How Jesus Runs the Church and Facing the Last Enemy.
