Romans 1:13–17 - Every Minister’s Decree
Romans 1:8–13 - A Pastor’s Desire
Romans 1:1–7 - Introduction
Romans 1 and the Collapse of the Culture
What Dawkins, Hawking and Harris Know about God
Romans – The Gospel of God in Christ through Paul (Romans 1:1-7)
This chapter provides an exegesis of Romans 1:1-7.
What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality?
This article offers due consideration of several passages in Scripture that mention homosexuality: Genesis 19, Leviticus 18, Leviticus 20, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, and 1 Timothy 1:8-10. Along the way the author often draws out the implications of the texts for our understanding of the issue.
The Significance of God's Image in Man
What is the significance of man being created in the image of God? This article outlines the current state of exegesis on this doctrine and the problems connected with the traditional theological interpretation of Genesis 1:26. Next, he considers the newly recognized importance of intertestamental Judaism for a Christian doctrine of the image of God.
Worship and Ethics in Romans 12
Is there a link between worship and ethics in Romans 12? Too often the main inspiration for Paul's thinking behind this text is ignored. The biblical-theological background to Paul's argument and the wider context of Romans must be taken into consideration. Peterson argues that the first two verses of Romans 12 proclaim a reversal of the downward spiral depicted in Romans 1.
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.
Review Article – The Deliverance of God: An Apocalyptic Reading of Justification in Paul by Douglas A. Campbell
This article sees the work of Campbell as a sustained attack against traditional understandings of justification, and in particular the understanding of Romans 1-Romans 4. This review gives special attention to Campbell's own exegesis and finds merit in much of it, but at the key points deems it unacceptable.
Homosexuality: The Relevance of the Bible
This paper seeks to challenge the conviction that the Bible is obsolete when Christians seek for divine guidance in the matter of homosexuality. It re-examines some of the main texts and arguments commonly followed when the texts are applied. Texts considered include Genesis 19, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9, and 1Timothy 1:10.
Romans 1:17 – From Faith to Faith
Why There's No Such Thing as an Atheist
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.
After God's Own Heart – David and Biblical Theology
The house of David is central to the Bible's message of salvation. Boda explores in Chapter 1 the theological theme of David and his household. He starts with David and New Testament theology, and proceeds to trace in the Old Testament the relationship between King David and God as king. Relevant passages considered are 1 Samuel 8, Romans 1:3, and 2 Corinthians 6:18.
Without Excuse: Classic Christian Exegesis of General Revelation
Can it be declared that God is clearly revealed in creation and his government of creation? Is this general revelation accessible to all people? Early Christian exegesis of Romans 1:18–22 tried to reflect on these questions. This article wants to treat general revelation from a theological perspective, with special reference to the church fathers and ancient Christian exegetes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fulfilling the Gospel: The Scope of the Pauline Mission
How did the apostle Paul view the scope of his ministry and mission? Bowers reviews the data available on what Paul considered within the range of his missionary calling.
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.
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 1:18-32 – The Revelation of God's Righteousness in Wrath against the Wickedness of the Gentiles
Romans 1:8-15 – The Essence of the Letter
Romans 1:1-7 – Greeting
Separated Unto the Gospel of God (2)
Separated Unto the Gospel of God (1)
Declared to Be the Son of God by His Resurrection
This article explains that at his resurrection, Christ experienced a radical transformation from humiliation to exaltation. The author looks especially at Romans 1:3-4.
Romans 1:16 - The Power to Save
Our Phlegmatic Façade
This article discusses the fifth tenet identified in Covenental Apologetics, written by Scott Oliphint. Looking at the text of Romans 1:18-21, the author shows that all people know God, and this knowledge entails covenental obligations. The author discusses what this means in relation to apologetics.
Who Knows?
This article looks at Romans 1:18 and its implication for apologetics. The author shows that what man denies about God says something about his knowledge of God.
Romans 1:24-32 - The Consequences of Rejecting Light
This article is a Bible study on Romans 1:24-32.
Romans 1:18-23 - Are the Heathen Lost?
This article is a Bible study on Romans 1:18-23.
Romans 1:17-18 - Righteousness or Wrath - Which Will it Be?
This article is a Bible study on Romans 1:17-18.
Romans 1:8-17 - God's Power
This article is a Bible study on Romans 1:8-17.
Romans 1:5-7 - The Grace of God
This article is a Bible study on Romans 1:5-7.
Romans 1:4 - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
This article is a Bible study on Romans 1:4.
Romans 1:3b - Why I Believe in the Virgin Birth
This article is looks at the virgin birth of Jesus Christ through a study on Romans 1:3b and Luke 1:26-35.
Romans 1:3-4 - What Think Ye of Christ?
This article is a Bible study on Romans 1:3-4.
Romans 1:1-3a - The Gospel
This article is a Bible study on Romans 1:1-3a.
Christ – Our Starting Point
Romans 1:17 – By Faith Alone!
Romans 1 – Without Excuse
Romans 1 – No Shame
I Can Lie to Myself: Self-Deception and Apologetics
This article is about defending the faith and the self-deception of the unbeliever. The author talks about the self-deception we find in this world, and then looks at what Scriptures says about self-deception, especially Romans 1:18-32. The author then continues to look at how we should confront self-deception and the concludes with some remarks on 1 Peter 3:15.