the thematic relation between Romans, chapters 1-3.

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The thematic relation between Romans , chapters 1-3

The book of Romans is a letter of Paul to the people in Rome who were the Jews and the Gentiles . Paul was the servant of Jesus Christ who had been sent to spread the good news . The central message of the book of Romans is the Gospel (the word of God . In chapter (1 :2-5 ) Paul introduces the word that he wants to preach as the gospel of Jesus who in his human nature was a descendant of

David with whom the spirit of Holiness was declared to be the son of God . The people of Rome who were already believers of the word of God had to be preached to since if they would not hear it often they could not understand it as well . The Word of God was misinterpreted in the sinful nature of humankind when applying to our own lives and that of others hence the need of Paul 's Gospel to the Gentiles and the Jews . Primarily , Paul 's message was the plan of salvation which was universal and righteous (Chapter 1 :16-17

In Paul 's message the main audience was the congregation of the church in Rome which constituted the Gentiles and the Jews . In chapter one Paul is addressing the Gentiles (1 :18-32 ) and giving them the reasons why he wants to preach the gospel to them . He reveals to them God 's anger against mankind because of their sinful nature...