A single chapter. A sweeping claim. Romans 1 opens by announcing a gospel promised long ago and proven in the resurrection, then turns the mirror on us with a fearless account of how humanity trades the Creator for created things. We read the text aloud and walk through Paul’s opening moves: why he isn’t ashamed of the gospel, how God’s righteousness is revealed by faith, and why God’s wrath exposes our exchanges.

We share why our study method matters—whole-chapter reading, careful context, and trustworthy commentaries—because shortcuts blur what Paul clarifies. From there, we trace the thread that ties the church to Israel’s story. Christianity doesn’t replace Judaism; it fulfills God’s promise to bless all nations through Abraham. That truth steadies Jewish believers in the first century and confronts a stubborn myth today: God’s people are special, not exclusive. The table widens in Christ, and the root still holds.

Paul’s own journey adds weight. Saul of Tarsus, trained in law and tradition, becomes Paul the servant and apostle set apart for the gospel of God. Whether his name shift served mission or marked transformation, his calling is clear: preach Christ where confusion reigns. We apply that clarity to modern drift—when churches trade Scripture for spectacle or soften holiness under the banner of grace. Saved by grace does not mean free to sin; it means free to obey. The just shall live by faith, and living looks like worshiping the Creator, loving truth, and refusing the easy exchange.

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