Paul's letter to the Romans by Colin G. Kruse



Paul's letter to the Romans by Colin G. Kruse

About the Author

The paper aims to give research on the book “Paul's letter to the Romans” written by Colin G. Kruse. He is serving as a Senior Lecturer for the New Testament, in Melbourne School of Theology. He was also a lecturer at Satya Wacana that is a Christian University in Indonesia. He is Writer of, "The Letters of John" and "Paul, the Law and Justification". At present, he also wrote a great book “Paul's Letter to Romans”.

Introduction

The book resembles to the previous books of Kruse with a different topic. It is a well written commentary that has explained Roman to serious priests, mentors, and students who learn Bible. Kruse has exegesis on the Greek text. He has considered the literature of last thirty years. His commentary is on what was Paul's intention for the Romans and what did he want. The further explanation of the book is provided. The letter is one of the seven letters of Paul; its authenticity is not disputed. Since the middle Ages, it is divided into 16 chapters. It is in a form of the Greek language, known as Koine written.

Origin

The letter was probably written in Corinth, where Paul was staying during his third missionary journey for three months. The exact time of writing, is not mentioned in the letter, but it was obviously written after the collection for the Jerusalem church was completed, and Paul just before his departure for Jerusalem stood, prove to the Saints a service, i.e. at the end his second stay in Greece and throughout the winter before his last visit to Jerusalem.

Purpose of the Letter

The main purpose of the letter is to explain the doctrine of the Gospel and especially the issue of justification by faith. Paul emphasizes the universal sinfulness of humanity and the need for justification, both Gentiles and Jews. Justification is only the result of grace and mercy. The author explains the importance of baptism as liberation from sin and the inclusion of the Church. Paul takes the dualism of mind and body, at the same time announcing the resurrection of the body. After the doctrinal author turns to the moral and practical issues the basis of the Christian life should be love, tolerance in minor cases and imitation of Christ. Because of the doctrine of justification considered by Martin Luther as the most important letter of the New Testament.

Paul had the intention to take a mission trip to Spain. The world capital of Rome seemed to be a suitable starting station for the completion of this project. In addition, Paul hoped for Spain travel companion of the Roman community to win. This was the real background to this letter. However, this does not suffice as an explanation for why Paul wrote such an extensive correspondence. Again and again we wondered whether it might not have been other reasons. It is quite possible that Paul had ...