Stubbornness, Repentance, and the Righteous Judgment of God

The saints in Rome were the called-out ones. Remember that Rome was a mixed society, much like today. People came from every climate, place, and background, and many were called out of extreme paganism. Becoming a saint does not mean an instant saintly walk with the Lord. We all carry much baggage with us into the new life as we are called out by God.