What's in our spiritual go-bag when life falls apart? This powerful exploration of Romans chapter one challenges us to examine whether we're truly prepared for the storms of life—not with physical supplies, but with deep-rooted theological convictions. Just as we might pack emergency supplies for unexpected disasters, we need a foundation of belief that can sustain us when relationships crumble, finances fail, or the world seems to be unraveling. The opening verses of Romans present us with the most systematic statement of Christian theology in Scripture, a constitution for our faith that answers life's biggest questions: What is the gospel? What's wrong with the world and with me? Has God failed His promises? How should we live? This isn't just intellectual exercise—it's the fuel that drives our behavior in crisis moments. Paul introduces himself as a servant of Christ Jesus, modeling radical submission to a Master worth following. He immediately establishes that the gospel isn't advice or instruction, but announcement—good news about God's Son who entered human history, descended from David, died, and rose again by the Spirit's power. This resurrection proves Jesus is both fully man and fully God, making Christianity the most inclusive yet exclusive message ever proclaimed: available to all nations, but only through one doorway. We're reminded that we belong before we behave, that we're loved before we're corrected, and that grace precedes our obedience. The journey through Romans will pack our spiritual bags with exactly what we need to not just survive, but to minister to others when everything goes wrong.