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.
The Jewish Context of Paul's Gentile Mission
This article draws from evidence in the letter to the Romans and argues that the apostleship of Paul consisted in bringing the believing Gentiles into unity with the Jewish believers, as one people united in praise to God. This meant that the nature of his apostleship necessitated working with Jews whenever possible. This understanding of Paul's calling demands a rethinking of what it means to call Paul "apostle to the Gentiles."
The Doctrine of Justification by Faith in the Epistle to the Romans
Tasker gives an overview of where and how the doctrine of justification by faith functions in Paul's letter to the Romans.
Why Study the Book of Romans?
This article reflects on the contribution that Romans makes to the canon of Scripture.
Final Judgment
This article is an essay based on the book of Romans, and discusses the judgment of the wicked as well as of the righteous. The judgments are considered from the time the individuals are on earth to the time after they die and to the end of time, when Christ comes on the Day of Judgment.
Paul Writes to the Greek First and Also to the Jew: The Missiological Significance of Understanding Paul's Purpose in Romans
This article considers Paul's purpose in writing Romans. Wu wants to demonstrate exegetically that Paul's motive in writing Romans was to motivate them to support his mission to the “barbarians” in Spain. He argues that the letter’s theology exists to allow Paul to preach the gospel where Christ had not been known (Romans 15:20). Wu works out the implications for the church's missiological and pastoral practice.
Reading Romans Theologically: A Review Article
This article reviews the commentary of Douglas Moo on Romans in the NICNT Series.
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.
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) – 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.
Eschatology and Social Concern
This paper reflects upon Christian social concern and action. Its focus is on the theme of eschatology and social concern. The author first deals with tensions in different views on eternal life and the return of Christ. He traces the apostle Paul's concern in Romans and 1 Corinthians regarding the correlation between eschatology and social involvement.
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.
Helping Those Who Are Angry with God
The Responsibility of Growing Old
Romans 16:22 - Only a Secretary
This article is about Tertius, the secretary to Paul, who wrote the epistle to the Romans according to Paul's dictation (Romans 16:22). The author uses this as an example of how God is able to use our humble service.