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When we think of Romans, we think of doctrines. Is Romans a mere theological or doctrinal document? No! It is not only just a theological description of doctrines but also it is a missionary document. Romans was written in the context Paul’s plan to expand his mission work to Spain. As we study Romans, we will be looking into the theological or doctrinal aspect of the Romans by appreciating the specific context out of which the letter was written. So that we may be able to grasp the timeless message of the Romans clearly. Paul and Roman Christianity Paul was a missionary, theologian and a religious genius who laid down the foundations of Christian faith in his epistles. Among his letters, Romans was longest and most complex letter. Paul wrote Romans at the decisive point of his missionary career. Paul did a great missionary work for almost twenty-five years in the eastern Mediterranean area and now he wanted to extend his missionary work towards west, particularly in Spain (Rom