The Book of Romans is Paul's Magna Carta, his detailed examination of God's righteousness, both for the unbeliever and the believer. First, for the unbeliever, consider the following: (1) God requires a righteousness equal to His own, (2) Humankind does not possess this level of righteousness, (3) Humankind can do nothing in and of itself to gain or obtain this righteousness, (4) Thus, God provides the necessary righteousness by means of the Gospel (the Person and finished work of Jesus Christ), and (5) Individuals must trust in God's solution for their lack of righteousness alone. Second, for the believer, God desires the following: (1) God wants righteous living to be manifested in and through their mortal bodies, (2) Believers do not possess the ability to do something to produce this on their own, (3) Thus, God provides the necessary resources in order to accomplish this via the Person of the Holy Spirit, and (4) The believer must learn to rely upon what God has already done to ensure a righteous lifestyle. Contained in this book are transcribed expository messages on the first eight chapters of Romans to further explain and expand on these truths. In essence, Romans is the most full, concise equipping manual for a local church to fulfill its ministry in its local context. Romans' stated desire, through the words of the Holy Spirit and the pen of the Apostle Paul, is to establish the believer in righteousness (Romans 1:11, 16:25).