Romans: Understanding God's Grace and Power

by Bickel, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9780736909075
• ISBN10: 0736909079
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

Combining the biblical content of a commentary with the lifeapplications of a Bible study, bestselling authors Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantzdistill important Bible truths in usera??friendly portions and communicate themwith amazing clarity. Paula??s letter to the church in Romeis his clearest explanation and application of a??the Good News about Christ...thepower of God at work.a?? This fresh new study of Romans assures readers that thegospel is Goda??s answer to every human need and helps them catch Paula??s burningdesire to spread the message of salvation. Thirteen chapters blend helpful background information withupa??toa??date applications of the gospel to everyday life. Individual readers andgroups will appreciate the opena??ended, thoughta??provoking questions followingeach chapter.

Author Biography

Bruce Bickel is an attorney who specializes in estate planning and trust law Stan Jantz is a marketing consultant and a partner in a community-building software company

Table of Contents

A Note from the Authors	5	(116)
1. Introduction and Theme	11	(12)
Romans 1:1-17
2. The Reality and Consequence of Sin	23	(12)
Romans 1:18-2:16
3. God's Forgiveness of Sin	35	(12)
Romans 2:17-3:31
4. Faith for the Ages	47	(12)
Romans 4
5. Peace with God	59	(12)
Romans 5
6. Freedom in Christ	71	(12)
Romans 6
7. Struggling with Sin	83	(12)
Romans 7
8. Living in the Spirit	95	(12)
Romans 8
9. God and Israel	107	(14)
Romans 9-11
10. How to Live as a Christian	121	(12)
Romans 12
11. Living as a Citizen of This World	133	(10)
Romans 13
12. Living in Christian Community	143	(12)
Romans 14:1-15:13
13. How to Be an Intentional Christian	155	(10)
Romans 15:14-16:27
Dig Deeper	165