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Authors: Luke T Johnson
ISBN-13: 9781573122764, ISBN-10: 1573122769
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc
Date Published: March 2008
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Luke T Johnson

Book Synopsis

The Epistle to the Romans is considered to be the classic of Reformation theology. Luke Johnson, a scholar from the Roman Catholic tradition, invests this commentary with breadth of perspective and clarity of expression. He focuses on understanding the key themes and their relationship to the whole of Pauline writings and the shaping of Christianity.

	Editor's Preface
	Preface
	Introduction	1
	The Good News of God's Righteousness (Romans 1:1-17)	18
	Faithless Humanity and the Power of Sin (Romans 1:18-3:20)	30
	God's Fairness Revealed in Jesus' Faith (Romans 3:21-31)	50
	How Faith Works: The Example of Abraham (Romans 4:1-25)	64
	God's Gift in Christ Jesus (Romans 5:1-21)	78
	Answering Objections: Grace, Sin, and Law (Romans 6:1-7:25)	94
	Life in the Spirit (Romans 8:1-39)	116
	God's Plan for the Salvation of Jew and Gentile (Romans 9:1-11:36)	139
	The Transformation of Moral Consciousness (Romans 12:1-13:14)	176
	Righteousness in the Christian Community (Romans 14:1-15:13)	196
	Paul's Plan and Appeal (Romans 15:14-16:27)	208