This week we will read Romans and Galatians. These are both letters from Paul. Paul was educated in the law of Moses and the traditions of the Jews. His mission was to preach Christ to the gentiles, the non-Jews. With his background and knowledge this almost seems like his talents would have been better used in teaching the Jewish people. It turns out he was exactly the right man for the job.

There had always been conflict between Jews and Gentiles. The Jews considered themselves superior, often referring to gentiles as dogs. There were Jews who thought before a gentile could be Christians, th...