In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 315), I begin a journey through the New Testament epistles with Paul’s remarkable letter to the believers in Rome. Written to Christians living in one of the most powerful, corrupt, and morally confused cities in history, Romans answers timeless questions: Who is God? How are we saved? And how can we faithfully follow Christ in a culture that is moving away from Him?

From Romans 1, Romans 8, Romans 10, and Romans 12, we discover the unshakable foundations of the Christian faith—God’s love, salvation through Jesus Christ, the transforming power of grace, and the call to present our lives as living sacrifices. Paul reminds us that while the world may pressure us to conform, God transforms us by renewing our minds. Most importantly, Romans declares the great hope of every believer: nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. If you need fresh confidence in God's grace and strength to stand firm in challenging times, this message is for you.

– Dr. Mark Rutland

• (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook
• (00:00:26) - Congratulations! Travis Rutland Launches a Podcast
• (00:01:58) - The Early Epistles
• (00:03:52) - Book of Romans
• (00:10:51) - The Book of Romans
• (00:18:32) - All the Divisions of the World
• (00:19:38) - Paul wrote the Book of Romans
• (00:28:28) - The Leader's Notebook