Pentecost Season · Proper 4 · Year A
Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28, (29-31)
The Righteousness of God Revealed by Faith
May 31, 2026
Overview & Insights
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." (Romans 1:16)
Paul states his thesis that the gospel reveals God's saving righteousness received through faith. He then argues that since all have sinned, sinners are justified freely by grace apart from works of the law.
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Commentary
Commentary on Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28 Working Preacher
Lectionary commentary on Paul's thesis statement and his teaching on justification by faith.
Romans 1 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the power of the gospel and the righteousness of God.
Romans 1:16 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries collected for the gospel's power for salvation.
Romans 1:11-17 Commentary Precept Austin
Precept Austin's detailed commentary on the section that includes Paul's thesis in 1:16-17.
Romans 3 Resources Precept Austin
Companion resources for the justification passage in Romans 3:22b-28.
Background & Word Study
Romans 1:16 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text and word study for key terms like gospel, power, and righteousness.
Overview: Romans BibleProject
Animated overview of the letter's argument about the righteousness of God.
The Law BibleProject
Background on works of the law, central to Paul's contrast with faith.
Enter the Bible: Romans Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to Romans (background only).
The Church Fathers
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