epistle to the romans
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Definition
Proper noun: * A book of the New Testament: "Epistle to the Romans" is the formal title of a book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the Christian community in Rome, providing a detailed exposition of key theological doctrines, such as justification by faith, sin, grace, and the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in God's plan.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The pastor began a new sermon series on the Epistle to the Romans.
- Paul's theological arguments in the Epistle to the Romans are foundational to Christian thought.
- Scholars often study the Epistle to the Romans to understand early Christian doctrine.
Advanced Usage
- "The theology of Romans": Refers to the specific set of doctrines and arguments presented in this book.
- The theology of Romans heavily influenced the Protestant Reformation.
- "A passage from Romans": A common way to refer to a specific section of the text.
- He read a passage from Romans chapter 8 during the service.
Variants and Related Words
- Romans (n): The common abbreviated title for the Epistle to the Romans.
- The Book of Romans is the sixth book of the New Testament.
- Pauline epistle (n): A category for letters in the New Testament traditionally attributed to Paul, which includes the Epistle to the Romans.
- The Epistle to the Romans is the longest of the Pauline epistles.
Synonyms
- The Letter to the Romans: A direct synonym.
- The Book of Romans: The most common synonymous title.
Related Phrases
- "The Roman road": A term used in Christian evangelism referring to a series of verses in Romans that outline the path to salvation.
- She used the Roman road to explain the gospel message.
Noun
- a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58