Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Romans 1:16-17

## Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Reading of Romans 1:16-17

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Romans 1:16-17 as a central declaration of the Gospel's power, rooted in God's sovereign initiative and the unfolding covenant of grace. This passage affirms that salvation is entirely of the Lord, revealed from faith to faith, emphasizing the monergistic nature of salvation. The righteousness of God, a key Reformed concept, is understood here as both a gift imputed to us in Christ and the basis of our justified standing before God, according to His eternal decree.

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