Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is without doubt the most important theological document ever written. It is not only the longest but also the most systematic and comprehensive presentation of the Apostle’s thought which has come down to us. Hunter has suggested that an appropriate subtitle for it would be “The Gospel According to St. Paul.” [Archibald M. Hunter, Introducing the New Testament, p. 91.]
Romans has formed the background of the great historic statements of Christian doctrine, and all serious theologians of the present day realize its significance as a delineation of the New Testament message. Although the literature on Romans is already vast, the Epistle is so challenging and inexhaustible that every effort given to its interpretation is fruitful.
