St. Paul Lutheran Church, Matteson, Illinois & Pastor Troester

The great teaching of the Bible--we have hope because God in His love sent His Son, Jesus, to die and rise for us and win forgiveness of all our sins, for which we are most greatful and live to His glory.

The letter of Paul to the Christians in Rome, as Paul greets them, tells of his desire to visit them and the heart of the Good News we have in Jesus, and the bad news of our sin, which makes the message of Jesus so good for us.

Paul goes to Rome and there he preaches about Jesus Christ.

Paul & Luke go on a prisoner ship to Rome, where God brings them through a storm, safely there.

Paul witnesses to the Governer about faith in Jesus Christ and salvation through His resurrection.

God brings Paul to witness to the upper rulers of Rome, even Ceasar himself, about faith inJesus Christ.

Paul speaks of his one true hope, that is our resurrection to eternal life through Jesus Christ and Him alone.

The Holy Spirit gives Paul the boldness and the words to say as he is questioned about faith in Jesus Christ.

Paul tells how God converted him on the road to Damacus and about his ministry to the Gentiles.

Amidst opposition and rumors, the church continues to grow and the message of salvation through Jesus Christ spreads to more and more people.