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As Paul is seen as specifically providing a formal treatise on the actual means of salvation, not by the merit of our works but by "the gift of righteousness" (Rm. 5:17), it is often seen to be in tension (most particularly) with James 2, and has been abused by some as to mean that works are not necessary as an evidential outworking of saving faith, giving birth to ''[[antinomianism]]''.     

As Paul is seen as specifically providing a formal treatise on the actual means of salvation, not by the merit of our works but by "the gift of righteousness" (Rm. 5:17), it is often seen to be in tension (most particularly) with James 2, and has been abused by some as to mean that works are not necessary as an evidential outworking of saving faith, giving birth to ''[[antinomianism]]''.     

Romans 9 through 11 deals with  [[predestination]], the basis for which is the cause of disagreement between [[Arminianism]] and [[Calvinism]]

Romans 9 through 11 deals with  [[predestination]], the basis for which is the cause of disagreement between [[Arminianism]] and [[Calvinism]].

Chapter 11 sees disagreement over the status of Israel by believers, with [[preterism]] and covenant theology holding that the church has taken the place of [[Israel]], while [[Revelation, Book of (historical exegesis)#Futurism|futurism]] and dispensational theology (see [[eschatology]]) holding that the in the plan of God "Israel after the flesh" will yet turn to the Lord, and believe on the Lord [[Jesus Christ]] for [[salvation]].<ref>[http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/israel-chosenorforgotten.html ISRAEL: CHOSEN OR FORGOTTEN?]</ref>

Chapter 11 sees disagreement over the status of Israel by believers, with [[preterism]] and covenant theology holding that the church has taken the place of [[Israel]], while [[Revelation, Book of (historical exegesis)#Futurism|futurism]] and dispensational theology (see [[eschatology]]) holding that the in the plan of God "Israel after the flesh" will yet turn to the Lord, and believe on the Lord [[Jesus Christ]] for [[salvation]].<ref>[http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/israel-chosenorforgotten.html ISRAEL: CHOSEN OR FORGOTTEN?]</ref>

Another notable issue is the lack of any mention of Peter in the epistle, even among the many friends Paul greets in chapter 16, an absence many [[Protestants]] see as conspicuous,<ref>Barnes, ibid.</ref> as the [[Roman Catholic church]] holds Peter to have been the head of the church there, and first [[pope]].   

Another notable issue is the lack of any mention of Peter in the epistle, even among the many friends Paul greets in chapter 16, an absence many [[Protestants]] see as conspicuous,<ref>Barnes, ibid.</ref> as the [[Roman Catholic church]] holds Peter to have been the head of the church there, and first [[pope]].