- How does the gospel actually work? If it’s such good news, we should probably have some real clarity around it. This week in our Romans series, we’ll look at Romans 8:1-4, which lays out as clear as possible how we are released from earning our salvation. And, as you’ll see, that clarity gives us a security that is untouchable and a hope that is immovable. In other words, it’s a clarity we need for our real life.