Romans
Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching
1st Edition
Published on 25. January 2010
256 pages
978-1-61164-688-7 (ISBN)
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This volume, a part of the Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching series, focuses on Paul's letter to the Romans.
Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
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Paul J. Achtemeier is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Interpretation at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. He is coeditor of the popular series, Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- The Background of Paul's Thought
- The Shape of Paul's Thought
- History as the Relationship Between Creator and Creation
- Romans as a Letter
- The Structure of Romans
- The Structure of This Commentary
- Outline of Romans
- Commentary
- Part One
- God's Lordship and the Problem of the Past: Grace and Wrath
- Romans 1:1-4:22
- 1:1-13 Introduction and Opening Remarks
- The Gospel and God's Wrath (1:14-3:20)
- 1:14-2:16 Universal Sin and Its Consequences
- 2:17-3:18 The Jews Are Included, Despite the Law
- 3:9-20 Conclusion: Universal Sin
- Reflection: Righteousness in Romans
- The Gospel and God's Grace (3:21-4:22)
- 3:21-30 Christ and the Answer to Universal Sin: Universal Faith
- Reflection: Paul's Dialogical Mode of Argument
- 3:31-4:22 Abraham and Intimations of Faith
- Part Two
- God's Lordship and the Problem of the Present: Grace and Law
- Romans 4:23-8:39
- Sin and Grace: Adam and Christ (4:23-5:21)
- 4:23-5:11 Present Grace and Reconciliation
- 5:12-21 Adam and Christ: Disobedience and Obedience
- Sin, Grace, and Law (6:1-7:25)
- 6:1-14 Sin and Grace (Baptism)
- 6:15-7:6 Law and Grace (Enslavement, Good and Bad)
- 7:7-25 Law and Sin (From the Perspective of Grace)
- Reflection: The Law and Paul's Conversion
- The Spirit and the Surety of Grace (8:1-39)
- 8:1-17 The Spirit and the Flesh
- 8:18-30 The Spirit and the Future
- 8:31-39 The Spirit and Christian Assurance
- Part Three
- God's Lordship and the Problem of the Future: Israel and God's Gracious Plan
- Romans 9:1-11:36
- God's Grace and Israel's Rejection (9:1-29)
- 9:1-13 God's Word and God's People
- 9:14-29 God's Grace and God's People
- Grace, Faith, and the Purpose of Law (9:30-10:21)
- 9:30-10:13 Law and Faith
- 10:14-21 Proclamation and Faith
- Israel and Her Future with God (11:1-36)
- 11:1-12 Israel and God's Plan
- 11:13-24 The Olive Tree: The History of Grace
- 11:25-36 God's Plan Is Grace for All
- Part Four
- God's Lordship and the Problems of Daily Living: Grace and the Structures of Life
- Romans 12:1-16:27
- Grace and the Community (12:1-21)
- 12:1-2 The Structuring Power of Grace
- 12:3-13 Grace and the Christian Community
- 12:14-21 Grace and the Secular Community
- 13:1-7 Grace and the State
- Grace and the Neighbor: Love in Action (13:8-14)
- 13:8-10 The Neighbor and the Actuality of Love
- 13:11-14 The Neighbor and the Dawning Day
- Grace and Unity in the Faith: The Weak and the Strong (14:1-15:13)
- 14:1-12 Unity and the Problem of Self-righteousness
- 14:13-23 Unity and the Priority of Responsibilities Over Rights
- 15:1-13 Unity and the Servanthood of Christ
- 15:14-33 Grace and Paul's Apostolic Plan
- Reflection: Chapter 16 and Paul's Letter to Rome
- 16:1-27 Greetings and Summation
- Bibliography
