During the 16th Reformation, church reformers like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and others brought the church back to the clarity of the biblical gospel--the gospel of "justification by faith alone." It is one thing to know God forgives sinners but how can I know God has personally forgiven me? It is one thing to know that God graciously gives sinners the free gift of righteousness but how can I as a sinner personally receive that free gift? We'll look more deeply at Romans 1:17 this Sunday to answer these questions and continue our reflection on this very important Bible verse in church history.