Institute Minutes in Romans

The apostle Paul tells us that love is the fulfillment of the law, but on what basis do we decide how that love is to be expressed?

As Creator and Redeemer, God shows Himself to be a God of order and principle – in short, of law. The law of God is not in conflict with the gospel, rather they are both gifts to mankind.

Mankind was made to rule over the animals, but in sin, we have made them into idols, worshiping and serving the very things we ought to be exercising authority over.

The gospel, or good news, is that Jesus has won not only the salvation of hopeless sinners, but also the redemption of the entire cosmos.

In Romans 1, Paul speaks of the original, essential lie that remains the same throughout history, deceiving generations into believing they can be as God.