Bible Streams

Season 15 kicks off with the start of To Rome With Love, and this first episode is all about getting our bearings before we dive into Romans properly. Jo Leutton, Chris Knott, and Alex Walker take a step back and ask the questions that help the letter come into focus: who Paul was writing to, what was going on in Rome, and why any of that matters for the way we read Romans now. Along the way, they chat about the make-up of the Roman church, especially the relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers, and why that sits behind so much of Paul’s language about the gospel, grace, obedience, the law, and the righteousness of God. They also sketch out the shape of the letter as a whole, from sin and justification to life in Christ, Israel, and the practical shape of Christian living. This is a really helpful starting point if you want a clear way into Romans before getting stuck into the detail. Thoughtful, grounded, and easy to follow, this episode sets up the series by reminding us that Romans is not just a