Paul For Everyone: Romans, Chapters 9-16

by Wright, Tom

• ISBN13: 9780664229122
• ISBN10: 0664229123
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-30
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

Writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us see the great sweep of this letter. Romans has long been viewed as the book above all in which Paul puts forth the basic doctrines of the faith, and the picture of God's life for us. It is the classic setting-out of the Gospel.Tom Wright has undertaken a tremendous task: to provide guides to all the books of the New Testament and to include in them his own translation of the entire text. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable discussion, with background information, useful explanations and suggestions, and thoughts as to how the text can be relevant to our lives today. A glossary is included at the back of each book. The series is suitable for group study, personal use, or daily devotions.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Map	xi
Romans 9.1-5 The Privileges and Tragedy of Israel	1	(4)
Romans 9.6-13 Abraham's Two Families	5	(5)
Romans 9.14-24 God's Purpose and Justice	10	(6)
Romans 9.25-29 God Calls a Remnant	16	(5)
Romans 9.30-10:4 Israel, the Nations and the Messiah	21	(5)
Romans 10.5-13 The Fulfilment of the Covenant	26	(8)
Romans 10.14-21 The Call to the World, and the Failure of Israel	34	(6)
Romans 11.1-6 The Remnant of Grace	40	(6)
Romans 11.7-15 A Stumble with a Purpose	46	(6)
Romans 11.16-24 The Two Olive Trees	52	(5)
Romans 11.25-32 Mercy Upon All	57	(6)
Romans 11.33-36 To God Be the Glory	63	(4)
Romans 12.1-5 The Living Sacrifice	67	(5)
Romans 12.6-13 Living Together in the Messiah	72	(6)
Romans 12.14-21 Living Alongside the World	78	(4)
Romans 13.1-7 The Divine Purpose, and Limited Role, of Ruling Authorities	82	(6)
Romans 13.8-14 Love, the Law and the Coming Day	88	(6)
Romans 14.1-6 The Weak and the Strong	94	(5)
Romans 14.7-12 The Final Judgment Is the Only One that Counts	99	(5)
Romans 14.13-23 The Way of Love and Peace	104	(5)
Romans 15.1-6 Unity: Modelled by the Messiah, Encouraged by Scripture	109	(5)
Romans 15.7-13 United Praise under the Messiah's Universal Rule	114	(6)
Romans 15.14-24 Coming to Rome at Last	120	(6)
Romans 15.25-33 Aid for Jerusalem	126	(4)
Romans 16.1-16 Commending Phoebe, Greeting Friends	130	(5)
Romans 16.17-23 Warnings and Greetings	135	(4)
Romans 16.25-27 Final Blessing	139	(6)
Glossary	145