On this week's episode Joe and Tim take in-depth look at Romans 1:1–17. Joe and Tim explain that Paul’s letter to the Romans serves as an introduction of both himself and the gospel, grounding Christian identity, mission, and authority entirely in who Jesus is—crucified, resurrected, and declared Son of God with power. They emphasize that Paul presents the gospel as continuous with the Old Testament promises, confronting both Jewish and Roman assumptions by proclaiming Jesus, not Caesar, as Lord. The conversation highlights Paul’s missionary calling to the Gentiles and his desire to visit Rome, showing how personal plans, prayer, and discernment of God’s will work together. Finally, they stress that the gospel is not only for initial belief but continually “saves” believers in this life, revealing God’s righteousness and delivering them from sin and brokenness, as captured in the phrase “the just shall live by faith.”