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Join Us as We Read ROMANS in July!

Romans is one of the most important books in the Bible—and one of the most life-changing. That’s why we’re spending 31 days walking through it together.

Every day during this challenge, you’ll see a short post that includes:

  • A summary of the day’s reading
  • 🎯 A key theme from the passage
  • 🌀 A reflection to help you think deeply and personally
  • 💬 A mission challenge that invites you to live out what you read

You’ll also see four guiding actions every day:

  • Read it. Take time to read or listen to the Bible passage.
  • Pray it. Talk to God about what you read—maybe by praying one of the verses back to Him.
  • Share it. Don’t keep it to yourself. Share something from the passage with a friend, family member, or even on social media.
  • Live it. Put the Word into practice. Each post will give you a small mission to help apply what you’ve learned.

Context for the Book of Romans

Romans is a letter written by the apostle Paul around A.D. 57 while he was in Corinth. He wrote it to the believers in Rome—people he had not yet met but hoped to visit. These believers were a mix of Jews and Gentiles, and there were some tensions in the church about how they should live out their faith together. Paul wrote this letter to explain the gospel clearly, to bring unity in the church, and to prepare them to support his mission to Spain (Romans 15:22–24).

How Does Romans Fit Into the Overall Story of the Bible?

Romans shows how God’s promises in the Old Testament are fulfilled in Jesus. It tells how sinful people—both Jews and Gentiles—can be saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16–17). The book reminds us that this good news (the gospel) is for everyone and that God is making a new people for Himself, united by faith.

Romans is a turning point in the story of salvation. It shows that through Jesus’s death and resurrection, God is forming a new covenant family and calling people to live in holiness, love, and hope. In short, Romans helps us understand the gospel and how to live it out.

Big Themes You’ll See in Romans

All people need salvation because all have sinned (Romans 1:18–3:20; 5:12–19).

We are justified by faith—not by works (Romans 3:21–4:25; 9:30–10:21).

Jesus’s death and resurrection are the center of our salvation (Romans 3:21–26; 5:6–11).

We have hope and new life through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:1–8:39).

God is sovereign in salvation and keeps His promises (Romans 9–11).

The gospel changes how we live, love, and treat others (Romans 12–15).

Let’s dive into the book of Romans together and ask God to change our hearts, our church, and our community as we read His Word. Let’s read it, pray it, share it, and live it—one day at a time.