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The [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]]'s '''Epistle to the Romans''' (often referred to as simply "Romans") is the sixth book in the [[New Testament]],<ref>It is the 53rd book of the [[Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodox]] [[Bible]], the 52nd of the [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] Bible, and 45th of the [[Protestantism|Protestant]] Bible. See [[Biblical Canon]].</ref>  the first and longest (16 chapters) of what are commonly called the "Pauline [[Epistle]]s" (books of the Bible, originally letters, written by Paul).  This Epistle's discussion of [[faith]] appears based on the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], of which Paul likely had a copy. Often-cited verses include {{bibleref|Romans|8|28}}, 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, and 12:1-2.

The [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]]'s '''Epistle to the Romans''' (often referred to as simply "Romans") is the sixth book in the [[New Testament]],<ref>It is the 53rd book of the [[Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodox]] [[Bible]], the 52nd of the [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] Bible, and 45th of the [[Protestantism|Protestant]] Bible. See [[Biblical Canon]].</ref>  the first and longest (16 chapters) of what are commonly called the "Pauline [[Epistle]]s" (books of the Bible, originally letters, written by Paul).  This Epistle's discussion of [[faith]] appears based on the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], of which Paul likely had a copy. Often-cited verses include {{bibleref|Romans|8|28}}, 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, and 12:1-2. This Epistle is sometimes praised as the "[[Book of Isaiah|Isaiah]] of the [[New Testament]]."

The Epistle to the Romans possesses several key theological themes, including the [[righteousness]] and [[holiness]] of God as revealed in the gospel. It also has an emphasis on mankind's universal need for [[salvation]] due to [[sin]] and the effects of sin (See: [[Fall of man]]). The book also focuses on [[justification]] by [[faith]], the work of the [[Holy Spirit]] in [[sanctification]], and [[Sovereignty of God|God's sovereignty]] in fulfilling his promises. In addition, it explores themes of salvation history, such as the role of [[Israel]] in [[God]]'s divine plan, and the practical outworking of the [[Christianity|Christian]] [[faith]] and [[gospel]] in Christian life.<ref>

The Epistle to the Romans possesses several key theological themes, including the [[righteousness]] and [[holiness]] of God as revealed in the gospel. It also has an emphasis on mankind's universal need for [[salvation]] due to [[sin]] and the effects of sin (See: [[Fall of man]]). The book also focuses on [[justification]] by [[faith]], the work of the [[Holy Spirit]] in [[sanctification]], and [[Sovereignty of God|God's sovereignty]] in fulfilling his promises. In addition, it explores themes of salvation history, such as the role of [[Israel]] in [[God]]'s divine plan, and the practical outworking of the [[Christianity|Christian]] [[faith]] and [[gospel]] in Christian life.<ref>