Letters to the Romans and Galatians

Rev. William A Anderson

Rev. Anderson writes that, “each of [Paul’s letters] addresses particular issues and arguments within the community to whom he was writing.” Though Rome and Galatia have distinct differences, the themes and arguments that are found within them are similar. 

The primary argument that is addressed by Paul in his letters is how to assimilate the old and new covenants. Paul’s missionary journeys took him outside of the walls of Jerusalem, and helped to spread the good news to many Gentile communities. As a result, these communities became a mixture of Jews and Gentiles who were beginning to live their Christian faith together. And like today, arguments began to arise.