Shawn teaches that true adherence to God's commandments comes from internal faith, emphasizing salvation through faith and grace, not law, using Abraham's example.

Salvation is a gift of grace received through faith, not by works. Paul contrasts this with works-based systems, emphasizing faith in God for righteousness and freedom from sin.

Salvation through faith in Jesus, not the Law; faith upholds moral law, fostering righteousness. Grace encourages rejecting sin, as shown in "Les Miserables." Faith and actions, like love, fulfill God's law. Paul and James agree: faith is proven by love-driven actions, fulfilling commandments to love God and others. Abraham's faith, not works, justified him, showing faith's primacy over legal rites.

Shawn's teaching on Romans 3 explores faith's objective/subjective nature, Christ's propitiation, salvation by faith, nullifying boasting, and grace leading to good works.

Paul teaches that righteousness comes through faith in Jesus, not the law. Justification is by grace, accessible to all. Shawn explains propitiation through Christ's sacrifice.

The law reveals sin, not justification. True spirituality focuses on Jesus, not self-righteousness. Justification is through faith in Christ, not law adherence.

Paul argues that sin highlights God's glory but doesn't justify sinning. Salvation is through faith, not works, for all are sinful. God's justice and mercy are perfect.

Jews had the advantage of preserving God's Word, with meticulous copying by Levites. Balance scripture study with the Spirit's guidance. God's faithfulness is constant.

Paul and Shawn teach that true spirituality is an inward transformation led by God's Spirit, not external rituals. Genuine faith involves love, obedience, and a circumcised heart.

Paul critiques Jewish hypocrisy in Rome, stressing that both Jews and Gentiles are guilty of sin. True faith is shown through humility, love, and actions, not just law or claims.

Shawn's teaching on Romans 2:12-16 highlights God's impartial judgment, the moral law in Gentiles' hearts, antinomianism, and justification by faith, urging genuine practice.

Shawn emphasizes God's impartial judgment, highlighting hypocrisy in condemning others, and stresses that God's goodness leads to repentance. True faith is shown by good deeds.

Shawn clarifies Romans 1:27 addresses consensual adult male homosexuality, not pedophilia, emphasizing humility, gratitude, and God's grace over judgment and sin.

Paul and Shawn discuss humanity's spiritual decline due to idolatry, emphasizing the rejection of God for creation, leading to moral decay. Idolatry is prioritizing anything over God.

Paul's teaching in Romans 1:18-32 shows a world without the Gospel falls into sin, facing God's wrath. Shawn emphasizes reading Scripture fully, understanding God's wrath as a response to sin, not revenge, and highlights free will and grace over law.

The Gospel is God's power and righteousness, offering salvation through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Faith, not works, is essential for salvation, bridging humanity's sinfulness with God's holiness.

Paul's teaching in Romans emphasizes apostolic authority, believers' calling to holiness, internal peace, prayer's power, Gospel's transformative power, and salvation through faith.

Paul's teaching in Romans highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, linking him to David's lineage. Shawn emphasizes Jesus' resurrection as the moment he was declared "Son of God with power," illustrating a model for believers to achieve spiritual growth and authority through faith.

Shawn's plan covers Titus, Philemon, 1st/2nd Timothy, Mark, re-records Romans over 65 weeks, focusing on historical context, Paul's teachings, and faith's role in salvation.