All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus... The apostle Paul had not visited the church in Rome when he wrote his letter to them. In doing so, he not only introduces himself but sets out the gospel message, from the fallen state of humankind to the limitless gift of salvation made available through the death, resurrection and Spirit of Jesus Christ. And the consequences of salvation are then explored - the combination of freedom from sin and death and of submission to God that should characterize the new believers, and what it all means for their common life together. The People's Bible Commentary series covers the whole Bible, with a daily readings approach that brings together both personal devotion and reflective study. Combining the latest scholarship with straightforward language and a reverent attitude to Scripture, it aims to instruct the head and warm the heart. The authors come from around the world and across the Christian traditions, and offer serious yet accessible commentary. The series is aimed at first-time students of the Bible, all who read the Bible regularly, study group leaders, and anyone involved in preaching and teaching Scripture.