Rom 1:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Paul explains why the gospel is so powerful: For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith (Romans 1:17 ). This means that the gospel shows us how to be made right with God, not by our own good works, but by trusting in Jesus. This righteousness is a gift from God, not something we can earn. Paul quotes the Old Testament: The just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4 ). So, from the beginning to the end, the Christian life is about believing in God, not just following rules.

‏ Romans 1:17

v. 17: Paul explains why the gospel is so powerful: For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith (Romans 1:17 ^a). This means that the gospel shows us how to be made right with God, not by our own good works, but by trusting in Jesus. This righteousness is a gift from God, not something we can earn. Paul quotes the Old Testament: The just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4 ^b). So, from the beginning to the end, the Christian life is about believing in God, not just following rules.