The book of Romans is considered one of Paul’s great masterpieces of scripture.  Because of the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, this book is both hard hitting and uplifting.  It was written to a church that needed direction.  The church was made up of both Gentiles and converted Jews.  The book of Romans has changed the lives of many ministers throughout the centuries.  One of which was Martin Luther who was a Catholic monk that read Rom. 1:17 that the just shall live by faith.  He is the father of the Protestant movement.