Romans

by Edwards, James R.; Gasque, W. Ward

• ISBN13: 9780943575346
• ISBN10: 0943575346
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-01-01
• Publisher: Hendrickson Pub

Summary

Martin Luther called Romans the clearest gospel of all. But centuries of interpretive tradition and dogma have muddied the waters! Edwards's careful exposition pays attention to literary detail and historical context to clarify the epistles significance for its original readers and for the church today. The NIBC format (section-by-section exposition of the NIV, all Greek transliterated, and separate textual and technical notes) make this commentary ideal for laypeople and pastors.

"James Edwards . . . has written the commentary I have been looking for: an exposition of the English text of Romans that takes account of the latest scholarship, refuses to duck the tough theological questions that keep popping up in Romans, and communicates in uncluttered English and effective illustrations. . . ."
" Critical Review of Books in Religion

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction	p. 1
The Salutation (Rom. 1:1-7)	p. 25
Paul: The Man and His Message (Rom. 1:8-15)	p. 34
The Gospel: The Power of Salvation (Rom. 1:16-17)	p. 39
Truth and Tragedy (Rom. 1:18-32)	p. 46
The Responsibility of Privilege (Rom. 2:1-16)	p. 61
The Straightedge of the Law (Rom. 2:17-29)	p. 74
Israel's Faithlessness and God's Faithfulness (Rom. 3:1-8)	p. 83
The Door to Moral Righteousness Is Shut! (Rom. 3:9-20)	p. 89
Jesus Christ: The Righteousness of God (Rom. 3:21-31)	p. 97
Abraham as the Model of Faith (Rom. 4:1-12)	p. 111
Faith That Defies Defeat (Rom. 4:13-25)	p. 120
The Transforming Love of God (Rom. 5:1-11)	p. 132
Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained (Rom. 5:12-21)	p. 145
The Death That Brings Life (Rom. 6:1-14)	p. 156
The Slavery That Liberates (Rom. 6:15-23)	p. 168
Widowed from the Law and Married to Christ (Rom. 7:1-6)	p. 177
The Power of Sin Within (Rom. 7:7-25)	p. 184
The Advocacy of the Spirit (Rom. 8:1-17)	p. 197
The Hope of Glory (Rom. 8:18-30)	p. 211
The Invincible Love of God (Rom. 8:31-39)	p. 221
The Election of Israel (Rom. 9:1-13)	p. 228
God's Severe Mercy (Rom. 9:14-29)	p. 236
Righteousness: Gift or Reward? (Rom. 9:30-10:4)	p. 245
Salvation Without Limits (Rom. 10:5-21)	p. 252
The Remnant of Grace (Rom. 11:1-10)	p. 260
Salvation to the Ends of the Earth (Rom. 11:11-24)	p. 265
The Salvation of Israel and the Glory of God (Rom. 11:25-36)	p. 273
A Living Sacrifice (Rom. 12:1-8)	p. 281
The Marks of a Christian (Rom. 12:9-21)	p. 291
Church and State (Rom. 13:1-7)	p. 302
Love is the Sum of the Law (Rom. 13:8-10)	p. 311
The Future Is Retroactive (Rom. 13:11-14)	p. 314
The Strong and the Weak (Rom. 14:1-12)	p. 317
Rights and Responsibilities (Rom. 14:13-23)	p. 326
Christ: The Point of Convergence (Rom. 15:1-13)	p. 335
Rome and Beyond: The Missionary Calling of the Apostle Paul (Rom. 15:14-33)	p. 343
Names and Faces of the Gospel (Rom. 16:1-27)	p. 352
For Further Reading	p. 365
Subject Index	p. 367
Scripture Index	p. 387
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