Paul's letter to the Romans letter has become one of the most powerful and influential writings  - not only in Christian tradition – but in all of Western literature. Yet to its original audience, it was not an epic literary work of great scope and influence. It was a handwritten letter from an apostle of Christ, calling them to be reminded of the purity and truth of the gospel, the relationship of law and faith, and the glory of the salvation that brings the Jew and Gentile into unity as the church and body of Christ on mission together for God's glory.