This revised and updated edition of Dr. Calvin J. Roetzel’s study of Paul’s letter to the Romans offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most influential writings in Christian history. This special edition includes an opening session reflecting on the role Romans played in the life of Martin Luther and the events of the Reformation.
Discover why Romans has been called “the most inspirational letter ever written.” Encounter theology in the making as Paul wrestles with enduring questions—grace and justification, sin and salvation, unity in Christ, and the faithfulness of God.
*This study may be used as a 15-session or 9-session course. The Leader’s Guide includes a suggested condensed format without losing the depth of Paul’s message.
Contents
- Celebrating Luther’s Reading of Romans
- Who Was Paul?
- Trouble, Trouble, Trouble — But Help Is On the Way
- The Big Bang
- Romans as the All Letter
- “Therefore”
- Was Paul’s Gospel Soft on Sin?
- The Ongoing Struggle
- Life in the Spirit
- Are God’s Promises Reliable?
- Faith in Everyday Life
- The Believer and the Government
- The “Weak” and the “Strong”
- The Beginning and the End
- Final Greetings and Farewell
