Description
Book SynopsisThis readable commentary exposes theological meaning in Romans by tracing its use of rhetorical strategies from the ancient cultural and educational context.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Romans 1:1-17 The Letter Opening
Romans 1:18-3:20 Part 1: Gentiles and Jews in the Light of God's WrathIntroduction
Romans 1:18-32 Gentile Failure to Acknowledge God
Romans 2:1-16 God's Impartial Judgment of Gentiles and Jews
Romans 2:17-29 Jewish Failure to Observe the Law
Romans 3:1-20 Gentiles and Jews under the Power of Sin
Romans 3:21-4:25 Part 2: Gentiles and Jews in the Light of God's Righteousness Introduction
Romans 3:21-31 A Righteousness Accessible to All through Faith
Romans 4:1-25 Abraham, the Father of All Who Believe
Romans 5:1-8:39 Part 3: The Experience of Salvation in the Light of God's Righteousness
Introduction
Romans 5:1-21 Transferred from the Realm of Sin to the Realm of Grace
Romans 6:1-23 No Longer Slaves of Sin and Death
Romans 7:1-25 Released from a Law Frustrated by Sin
Romans 8:1-39 Life and Hope in the Realm of the Spirit
Romans 9:1-11:36 Part 4: God's Righteousness and the Destiny of Israel
Introduction
Romans 9:1-29 The Mystery of Divine Election
Romans 9:30-10:21 The Reason for Israel's Failure
Romans 11:1-36 God's Irrevocable Call
Romans 12:1-15:13 Part 5: God's Righteousness and the Moral Life of the Justified
Introduction
Romans 12:1-13:14 Love and Obedience in the New Age
Romans 14:1-15:13 Welcoming One Another according to the Example of Christ
Romans 15:14-16:27 The Letter Closing
