Table of Contents
Illustrations viii
Editors' Preface ix
Abbreviations xii
Introduction to Romans xv
Structure and Outline xxxi
The Messiah and the Gospel of Salvation (1:1-32) 1
The Judgment and the Law of God (2:1-29) 21
Judgment on Sin and Justification in Christ (3:1-31) 36
The Faith and Fatherhood of Abraham (4:1-25) 56
Reconciliation in Christ the New Adam (5:1-21) 72
New Life and Liberation in the Messiah (6:1-23) 92
The Law of Moses and the Law of Sin (7:1-25) 109
The Law of the Spirit and the Love of God (8:1-39) 125
God's Faithfulness to Israel (9:1-33) 149
Israel's Response to the Gospel (10:1-21) 172
God's Mercy for All (11:1-36) 187
A New Way of Worship and Life in Christ (12:1-21) 211
Faithful Citizenship and Fulfillment of the Law (13:1-14) 226
The Weak and the Strong in Rome (14:1-23) 241
Paul's Final Appeal and Future Plans (15:1-33) 257
The Conclusion to Romans (16:1-27) 276
Suggested Resources 291
Glossary 294
Index of Pastoral Topics 297
Index of Sidebars 299
