Paul, formerly known as Saul, hailed from Tarsus in contemporary Turkey and held Roman citizenship. Beyond his trade as a tentmaker, he served as a religious leader and Pharisee, trained by Rabbi Gamaliel.

Following his persecution of the church, Paul underwent a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ enroute to Damascus, emerging as one of the foremost disciples, composing approximately half the books of the New Testament before facing execution in Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero. Paul penned the book of Romans from Corinth during his third missionary journey around 57 AD.

Many obstacles thwarted his persistent desire to visit Rome. He finally arrived when he was arrested in Jerusalem and faced mistrials in Caesarea.

Seeking Caesar Nero's audience, Paul spent two years under house arrest in Rome. After a brief release, he was rearrested and eventually executed by Emperor Nero.

The book of Romans introduces significant Christian doctrine. Throughout its pages, key terms such as "law," "righteousness," and "faith" recur more than sixty times each, highlighting the message that righteousness before God is not achieved through adherence to the law, but through faith in Christ Jesus.

The book of Romans can be divided into four sections. The first, chapters 1 to 3:20, addresses the wrath of God; the second, chapters 3:21 to 8, focuses on the grace of God through Jesus; the third, chapters 9 to 11, discusses God's plan for both Jews and Gentiles, and the final section, chapters 12 to 16, delves into the will of God.

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