The document discusses how several influential Christian thinkers were impacted by readings from the book of Romans in the Bible. It mentions how Augustine of Hippo converted to Christianity after reading Romans 13:13-14 in 386 AD. Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation in 1517 after readings Romans 1:17 and 3:23-25. Karl Barth transformed modern theology with his commentary on Romans in 1916. The document also quotes Romans 1:17 and Habakkuk 2:4 and invites reflection on living by faith.

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2. Introduction to Romans
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3. In 386, he converts after reading Romans
13:13-14
Augustine of Hippo

4. In 1517 – launches the Protestant Reformation
after reading Romans 1:17 & 3:23-25
Martin Luther

5. In 1916, he transformed modern theology with
his commentary on Romans.
Karl Barth

6. For in the gospel a righteousness
from God is revealed, a righteousness
that is by faith from first to last, just as
it is written: “The righteous will live by
faith.” Romans 1:17

7. For in the gospel a righteousness
from God is revealed, a righteousness
that is by faith from first to last, just as
it is written: “The righteous will live by
faith.” Romans 1:17

8. For in the gospel a righteousness
from God is revealed, a righteousness
that is by faith from first to last, just as
it is written: “The righteous will live by
faith.” Romans 1:17

9. For in the gospel a righteousness
from God is revealed, a righteousness
that is by faith from first to last, just as
it is written: “The righteous will live by
faith.” Romans 1:17

10. “See, he is puffed up; his desires are
not upright—but the righteous will live
by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:4

11. Strategy Questions
• Who had the greatest impact on your
faith?
• What is the best news you’ve heard
this month? How has the message of
Jesus been good news to you?
• What does it look like, to you, to live
by faith?

12. Next Week: Romans 1-3
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