Preface on the Epistle of Romans

Martin Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans presents his theological reflections on Paul's letter, emphasizing justification by faith and the transformative work of Christ.

This preface helped shape Reformation understandings of grace and righteousness and was widely read in early Protestant circles.

John Wesley later encountered this preface and credited it with contributing to his own experience of assurance, showing the preface's reach beyond Lutheran contexts.

The writing underscores human inability to earn salvation and points readers to reliance on Christ's mercy.

Its influence persisted in shaping Protestant doctrine and devotional practice across denominations.