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This Epistle is considered perhaps the most important letter in all of [[Christianity]].  '''''Many Christians would pick this letter "if they could only have one book of the Bible on a deserted island'''''," observes ''The New Student Bible''.  The purpose of this Epistle is to preach to Roman Christians.  Much of its focus is on doctrine, and some scholars believe that Paul was writing because the Romans did not understand the [[faith]].  

This Epistle is considered perhaps the most important letter in all of [[Christianity]].  '''''Many Christians would pick this letter "if they could only have one book of the Bible on a deserted island'''''," observes ''The New Student Bible''.  The purpose of this Epistle is to preach to Roman Christians.  Much of its focus is on doctrine, and some scholars believe that Paul was writing because the Romans did not understand the [[faith]].  

Romans contains a logical and straightforward condemnation of wickedness, including [[homosexuality]].  Often-quoted passages of Romans include 1:18-32 (with verse 28 and its phrase "reprobate mind" being among the most quoted) and 6:23.  Romans 1:32 even condemns approval of homosexuality.

Romans contains a logical and straightforward condemnation of wickedness, including [[homosexuality]] (Romans 1:32 even condemns approval of homosexuality, even by those who do not practice it).  Often-quoted passages of Romans include 1:18-32 (with verse 28 and its phrase "reprobate mind" being among the most quoted) and several verses used in an evangelistic tool commonly referred to as the "Roman Road" to salvation (often quoted in the order 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9 and 10:13).

==Authorship and Audience==  

==Authorship and Audience==