Romans – The Gospel of God in Christ through Paul (Romans 1:1-7)
This chapter provides an exegesis of Romans 1:1-7.
Romans – Introduction to Romans
This chapter provides an introduction to Paul’s letter to the Romans. Introductory matters discussed are Paul's world, letters, and his theology, the composition, date, recipients, and provenance of the letter, and its theme, genre, outline, and purpose.
Natural Revelation and the Purpose of the Law in Romans
This article believes that it is impossible to treat Paul’s understanding of the law of Moses rightly apart from at least some discussion of "natural revelation" in Paul’s letter to the Romans. The author believes that the two themes are linked in Romans 2:12-16 in such a way that the interpretation of one affects the interpretation of the other.
They Did Not Honor Him or Give Thanks — Why Thanksgiving is Inescapably Theological
Unthankfulness is a primal sin. This article explains from Romans 1:20-22 that thankfulness is at the heart of acknowledging God.
Paul's Common Paraenesis (1 Thess. 4-5; Phil. 2-4; and Rom. 12-13): The Correspondence between Romans 1:18-32 and 12:1-2, and the Unity of Romans 12-13
What ought to characterize the Christian life? This article indicates the unity of vision for a Christian life in Romans 12:9-21, Philippians 4:2-9, and 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24. This unity of vision helps us see the correspondence between Romans 1:18-32 and Romans 12:1-2 and the unity of Romans 12–13 as a whole.
Romans 1:17 – From Faith to Faith
Why Study the Book of Romans?
This article reflects on the contribution that Romans makes to the canon of Scripture.
Romans 1:18 – The Wrath of God
This article is an exposition of Romans 1:18, which speaks about the wrath of God.
God's Righteousness as God's Fairness in Romans 1:17: An Ancient Perspective on a Significant Phrase
Thielman is convinced that if one is to understand how justification functions in Paul's writings, one needs to understand how the righteousness language functions in Romans 1:17. He argues in this article that part of the reason for the volatile interpretive history of this verse is that the phrase is polyvalent. He further argues that the "righteousness of God” has three meanings in Romans 1:17.
Romans – The Gospel as the Revelation of God's Righteousness (Romans 1:1-17)
This chapter presents a detailed exegesis and exposition of Romans 1:1-7. Themes that function in this passage are God’s righteousness, Jesus as Son of God, and Paul’s office as apostle.
Romans – Introduction to Romans
In this chapter Schreiner introduces the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. Different aspects are explored: the significance of the letter, authorship, date, its unity, the text and its integrity, its destination and purpose, and finally its literary structure.
Knowing the Bible (Romans) – God's Righteousness in His Wrath Against Sinners (Romans 1:18-3:20)
Knowing the Bible (Romans) – The Gospel as the Revelation of the Righteousness of God (Romans 1:1-17)
The Week 2-study provides an exploration of Romans 1:1-17. The passage’s place in the letter is explained. This is followed by a short commentary on the text and reflection on its implications for the reader’s personal life.
Knowing the Bible (Romans) – Overview
The Week 1-study introduces on a popular level the letter to the Romans. The author places it in the larger story of the gospel and provides an overview of the content of the letter. At the end of the study, questions for further reflection are provided.
Romans 1:16 - The Power to Save
Romans 1:16-17 - The Gospel of Christ
This article is about the gospel and the righteousness of God. This righteousness is a gift from God. From Romans 1:16-17 it shows that there should be no shame for this gospel of justification
Romans 1:17 – By Faith Alone!
Romans 1 – No Shame
Romans 1 – Without Excuse
Where Is Boasting?
This article provides some notes from Simon Gathercole's Where Is Boasting regarding the argument of Romans 2 and some objections to the New Perspective on Paul.
Romans 2:14-15 – What of Those Who Do Not Have the Bible?
This article is an exposition of Romans 2:14, 15.
Romans 2:12-16 – Paul, the Law, Jews, and Gentiles: A Contextual and Exegetical Reading
Romans 2:12-16 raises important questions. What is the relationship of the Law to the Gentiles? Does Romans 2 teach that there is a “natural law” that is a Gentile equivalent to the Law of Moses? Has this text anything to say about conscience? Is it possible for Gentiles to receive salvation through obedience to this natural law? Is Paul’s argument in Romans 2:12-16 a contradiction to what he wrote in Romans 3:9 and 20?
Does Romans 9 Teach Individual Election unto Salvation? Some Exegetical and Theological Reflections
Appeal is often made to Romans 9 to explain and defend the doctrine of election. The traditional Reformed exegesis of Romans 9, however, is increasingly questioned today. Schreiner first wants to explain two of the objections to this exegesis, and then examines whether the objections are persuasive.
The Great Giver
The Christian Life: Do Christians Feel "Wretched"?
Is the Old Man Dead?
How Does the Church Show Caring Love Today
Romans 2:12 - Will Pagans Perish?
Romans 3:9 - Our Sin and God’s Love
Psalm 51 in Romans 3:4
Romans 3:27-4:10 – David's Sin and Israel's Salvation (Part I)
This article discusses Paul's argument in Romans 3:27-Romans 4:10 that both Jew and Gentile, previously locked into sin and judgment, are now justified by faith.
Romans 3:1-8 – What Advantage the Jew
This article is a sermon on Romans 3:1-8.
Romans 3:25 – The meaning and Translation of Hilasterion
This essay considers the translation and meaning of the Greek word "hilasterion" in Romans 3:25.
Written in Blood
Jesus and Creation: Jesus’ Suffering and Creation
Romans 3:25 – The Wrath of God Satisfied for His People
This article considers the teaching of Romans 3:25.
Romans 3:24 – Justification Is Free, by God's Grace, through Christ's Redemption
This article is an exposition of Romans 3:24, on justification.
Romans 3:25 – How to Motivate Yourself and Others in Evangelism
This article considers Romans 3:25 in context as a motivation for intentional evangelism.
You, Yes You, Are a Minister!
The Meaning of the Phrase "And Thus All Israel Will Be Saved" (Romans 11:26)
What is the future of Israel? Does the Bible still give a particular function for Israel as the people of God after the ascension of Christ? How should we interpret the words of Paul in Romans 11:26 when he refers to the salvation of all Israel? This article weighs in.
How We Regard Ourselves
Romans 7: A Battleground
Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
The sovereignty of God and human responsibility seem like a contradiction in terms. This article looks at the relationship between the two and shows from Romans 9 how this appearance of contradiction must be dealt with.
Definitive Sanctification
Esau Have I Hated
Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Sign of God’s Judgment?
Church with Charisma
Romans 3:21-26 - Three Illustrations of Salvation
Romans 3:28 - Justified by Faith Alone
By using Romans 3:28 as basis, this article shows what the righteousness of Christ and justification by faith means.
Romans 4:9–25 - By Faith Alone (2)
The Interpretation of the "Stone" Passages by Peter and Paul: A Comparative Study
The Meaning of "Nature" in Romans 1 and Its Implications for Biblical Proscriptions of Homosexual Behaviour
What is the meaning of "nature" in Romans 1:26-27? Does it refer to "what is natural to me"? This article wants to make a grammatical, historical, and contextual study of the word "nature" in this context and reflect on its significance for a homosexual lifestyle.
The Triune God – The Greatness of God
And Then All Israel Will Be Saved (2)
And Then All Israel Will Be Saved (1)
The Good and the Just in Romans 5:7
The argument of the apostle Paul in Romans 5:7 forms the focus of the study. The author considers the possible difficulties of verse 7. He argues that the verse can be divided into two clauses: 7a, "for scarcely will anyone die for a righteous man," and 7b, "though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die." The recent history of interpretation of this verse is surveyed and a possible understanding of verse 7 is offered.
No Hope without Character
Romans 5:12 – Was Adam a Historical Figure?
This article, through the lens of Romans 5:12, offers a thorough consideration of whether Adam was a historical figure, and it concludes with some thoughts on what the historical Adam gives us as believers.
Not Only That ("Ou Monon"), But It Has Been Said Before: A Response to Verlyn Verbrugge or Why Reading Previous Scholarship Can Avoid Scholarly Misunderstandings
This article considers the use of the use of "ou monon" in Romans 5:3. Porter reviews comments made by previous commentators on this text. He wants to reaffirm that the subjunctive reading is correct in Romans 5:1, independent from any conclusions one reaches about Romans 5:2-3.
Romans 5:1-2 – Peace with God and False Peace
This article is a sermon on Romans 5:1–2, on the peace with God that results from justification by faith.
Romans 5:12-21 – Universal Sin and Salvation
A contested doctrine is that of original sin or "inhereted sin." Romans 5:12-21 often functions as the foundational text for this doctrine. This article challenges such a reading of this text.
Insights from Postmodernism's Emphasis on Interpretive Communities in the Interpretation of Romans 7
The rise of postmodernism has helped to regain an appreciation for the corporate dimension of the self and the influence of one's group or interpretive community on the interpretive process. This is a reaction to modernism's radical individualism and lack of emphasis on group identities. This essay wants to apply some of the postmodern emphasis to the interpretation of Romans 7.
Gospel until the Law: Romans 5:13-14 and the Old Covenant
Kline considers the role Romans 5:13-14 played in formulations of classic Reformed and covenant theology. The role and function of Adam and Christ is considered in relation to the Law.
Romans 5:1-5 - The Fruit of Justification: Victorious Living in the Light of God’s Smile
Does your life show the fruit of justification? This article shows from Romans 5:1-5 that justification results in peace with God, access to God, a sense of God's glory, a proper perspective on pain, and a heart filled with God's love.
Romans 5:7-8 - Incomparable Love and Incomparable Death
Romans 5:8 - Christ Died for Us
Romans 5:6 – Perfect Timing
Romans 5:6-8 -The Death of Christ: Timely, Unique, Atoning
Romans 5:6-8 - Immeasurable Love
Romans 6:17-18 – Committed to the Form of Teaching
God's Ultimate Purpose
Read this article to see how the author unpacks the glorious truth of Romans 9:23-24, and how it shows the glory of God and his mercy.
A Consideration of Romans 1:8–15 in light of Greco-Roman Rhetoric
What is the function of Romans 1:8-15 in the letter? This essay examines this question by considering the passage's rhetorical function. The author wants to demonstrate how this well-crafted rhetorical unit introduces the basic purpose of the letter.
The Translation of Romans 1:17 – A Basic Motif in Paulinism
The author reflects on the translation of Romans 1:17, noting in particular the meaning of the righteousness of God.
Some Comments on Paul's Use of Genesis in His Epistle to the Romans
Reading Romans Missiologically
The author argues that the apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Romans to fulfill his missiological and eschatological purposes of taking the gospel to the ends of the earth.
Romans 6:3 – Baptism Is Like a Funeral
Present Imperfect There is No Perfection in Holiness in this World, only a Target at which to aim
The Man in Romans 7
Is the man of Romans 7:14-25 regenerate or unregenerate? What is the function of God's law for the converted, for the unconverted? These and other questions are addressed in this article.
The "Wretched Man" of Romans 7:14-25 as Reductio ad Absurdum
What are the identity and theological significance of the "wretched man" of Romans 7? The thesis of this essay is that Romans 7:14-25 should be studied in relation to, on the one hand, what is called the Jewish doctrine of the "two Impulses," and on the other hand the immediate rhetorical context of Romans. It is argued that Paul is protecting himself from accusations of apostasy from the law of Moses and that he wants to indicate the universal need for the gospel.
Romans 7 – The Christian Life: Do Christians Feel "Wretched"?
This article offers a certain view of the identity of the wretched man of Romans 7. Is he regenerate or unregenerate?
Soteriology and Eschatology in Romans
The authors work through the epistle to the Romans, trying to identify different types of discourse. They are convinced that an identification of these discourse types will reveal the purpose and structure of the book.
Toward a Biblical Apologetic
The author considers an approach to a biblical defense of the faith (apologetic). He takes a look at Romans 1:18ff., with a view to finding out what the purpose of general revelation is in a Christian apologetic and what the natural man knows of God.
Romans 7:25 – Faith's Battle
Romans 8:19-21 - Creation Looks for God’s Children
Romans 8:15 - The Son’s Spirit in your Heart
Master Weaver
Romans 8:26, 27 – The Spirit as Intercessor
Romans 8:23 and 2 Corinthians 5:5 – The Spirit as Firstfruits and Guarantee
Romans 8:15 – The Spirit of Sonship
Romans 8:26-27 – The Spirit of Intercession
Romans 8:16 – The Inward Testimony of the Holy Spirit
Romans 8:14 – Led by the Spirit
Romans 8:31-39 – Hymn of the Justified
This article offers an exposition of Romans 8:31-39.
The Function of "Likewise" (Osautos) in Romans 8:26
In Romans 8:26 Paul compares the ministry of the Holy Spirit in helping Christians in their weakness to something he had written earlier. He uses the comparative adverb "hosautos." There is no consensus among interpreters as to the subject of the comparison. This article makes a proposal: Paul is comparing the Spirit’s ministry in verse 26 to the Spirit’s ministry in verse 16.
Romans 8 and the Extent of the Atonement: Help from John Murray
This article includes an excerpt from John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied, in which he discusses Romans 8:31-39 in relation to the question of the extent of Christ's atonement for sinners.
Romans 8 – Adoption and the Spirit
Adoption as sons is an important motif and theme in the letters of Paul (Romans 8:15, 23, Romans 9:4, Galatians 4:5, and Ephesians 1:5). In this article Burke wants to explore the relationship between the Holy Spirit and adoption in Romans 8. The relevance and importance of adoption for the Christian life are also indicated.
"Nothing So Ill But Christ Will Compensate"
The author offers a timely word on Romans 8:28, that we are to believe not only what God's Word teaches but also the virtues of our heavenly Father.
Owen on the Mortification of Sin
This article considers the teaching of John Owen on Romans 8:13, concerning the mortification of sin throughout the believer's life.
Romans 8:1 – “There Is No Condemnation”: But Why Not?
It seems as if Paul grounds the taking away of the condemnation in Romans 8:1 in the transforming work of the Spirit. This article notes how often this passage suffers under efforts and approaches taken to harmonize it with the traditional Protestant teaching on justification and sanctification. It continues to seek to understand the significance of this passage for Protestant theology.