Romans

This volume, a part of the Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching series, focuses on Paul's letter to the Romans.Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.

Introduction

1

(4)

The Background of Paul's Thought

4

(3)

The Shape of Paul's Thought

7

(8)

History as the Relationship Between Creator and Creation

15

(3)

Romans as a Letter

18

(1)

The Structure of Romans

19

(3)

The Structure of This Commentary

22

(3)

Outline of Romans

25

(2)

COMMENTARY

Part One God's Lordship and the Problem of the Past: Grace and Wrath

27

(60)

Romans 1:1--4:22

Introduction and Opening Remarks

28

(6)

The Gospel and God's Wrath (1:14--3:20)

34

(32)

Universal Sin and Its Consequences

34

(15)

The Jews Are Included, Despite the Law

49

(9)

Conclusion: Universal Sin

58

(3)

Reflection: Righteousness in Romans

61

(5)

The Gospel and God's Grace (3:21--4:22)

66

(21)

Christ and the Answer to Universal Sin: Universal Faith

67

(6)

Reflection: Paul's Dialogical Mode of Argument

73

(3)

Abraham and Intimations of Faith

76

(11)

Part Two God's Lordship and the Problem of the Present: Grace and Law

87

(66)

Romans 4:23--8:39

Sin and Grace: Adam and Christ (4:23--5:21)

89

(13)

Present Grace and Reconciliation

89

(6)

Adam and Christ: Disobedience and Obedience

95

(7)

Sin, Grace, and Law (6:1--7:25)

102

(28)

Sin and Grace (Baptism)

103

(5)

Law and Grace (Enslavement, Good and Bad)

108

(10)

Law and Sin (From the Perspective of Grace)

118

(8)

Reflection: The Law and Paul's Conversion

126

(4)

The Spirit and the Surety of Grace (8:1-39)

130

(23)

The Spirit and the Flesh

131

(10)

The Spirit and the Future

141

(7)

The Spirit and Christian Assurance

148

(5)

Part Three God's Lordship and the Problem of the Future: Israel and God's Gracious Plan

153

(40)

Romans 9:1--11:36

God's Grace and Israel's Rejection (9:1--29)

154

(12)

God's Word and God's People

155

(4)

God's Grace and God's People

159

(7)

Grace, Faith, and the Purpose of Law (9:30--10:21)

166

(11)

Law and Faith

167

(5)

Proclamation and Faith

172

(5)

Israel and Her Future with God (11:1-36)

177

(16)

Israel and God's Plan

178

(4)

The Olive Tree: The History of Grace

182

(5)

God's Plan Is Grace for All

187

(6)

Part Four God's Lordship and the Problems of Daily Living: Grace and the Structures of Life

193

(50)

Romans 12:1--16:27

Grace and the Community (12:1-21)

194

(9)

The Structuring Power of Grace

195

(1)

Grace and the Christian Community

196

(4)

Grace and the Secular Community

200

(3)

Grace and the State

203

(4)

Grace and the Neighbor: Love in Action (13:8-14)

207

(7)

The Neighbor and the Actuality of Love

208

(2)

The Neighbor and the Dawning Day

210

(4)

Grace and Unity in the Faith: The Weak and the Strong (14:1--15:13)

214

(14)

Unity and the Problem of Self-righteousness

215

(4)

Unity and the Priority of Responsibilities Over Rights

219

(4)

Unity and the Servanthood of Christ

223

(5)

Grace and Paul's Apostolic Plan

228

(9)

Reflection: Chapter 16 and Paul's Letter to Rome

233

(4)

Greetings and Summation

237

(6)

Bibliography

243

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