I mainly listen to Christian radio, this is especially true when I'm in the car going to and from work. Today I happened to get a little clip of a program on Moody radio called "The Land and the Book of Dr. Charlie Dyer." They were talking to a couple who minister to Muslims and Christians in the Middle East. They talk about the fear Christians have about preaching the “Good News” outside the Church in Syria, and how much persecution/genocide is happening there. (Moody Radio, 2014) Even though I knew the world was having problems, I hadn't fully realized it until this point. Becoming a Christian changed my worldview; I would never have thought twice about these problems until I opened my heart to Jesus Christ. In this essay I will discuss the apostle Paul's writings to the people of Rome on issues relating to the natural world (Adam's sin, the evidence of God's power, etc.), human identity (our identity through Christ), to human relationship (Paul's relationship with people and with God) and culture (Jewish circumcision, Abrahamic covenant) Everything that God created on Earth is considered the natural world. The natural world has played a role in our sinful nature since Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden tree of knowledge. (Genesis 3) “Sin came into the world because of one man (Adam), and death came because of sin.” (Romans 5:12) Paul talks about how God's power is evident through what He has created (the natural world), and therefore “people have no excuse for what they do.” (Romans 1:20) Since the Law belongs to this natural world, we are bound to it only until death. (Romans 7:1) Paul says that non-Jews by human nature “naturally do what the law requires.” “They make a law to themselves, even if they don't have... middle of paper... and his circumcision and explains that the physical act of circumcision is not enough, that faith is more important. He gives importance to the word be first for the Jews and then for the Gentiles; because of the Abrahamic covenant. In conclusion, it is clear that Paul's letters (the ones written so long ago) still have meaning for us Christians today. We should approach them with the understanding that the early Christians suffered much to bring us to where we are today, and we should thank God for these divine works that keep us on the right path to righteousness. (Romans 1-8) Works Cited Ed Hindson, E. L. (2013). Illustrated Biblical Sruvey. Nashville: H&B ​​Publishing Group. Moody Radio, DC (2014, 5 3). The Earth and the Book with Dr. Charlie Dyer. Excerpt from Moody Radio, Where You Turn For Life: http://www.moodyradio.org/thelandandthebook/