Reading Romans

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Author: Luke T Johnson

ISBN-10: 1573122769

ISBN-13: 9781573122764

Category: Romans, Letter of Paul to the -> Commentaries

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The Epistle to the Romans is considered to be the classic of Reformation theology. Luke Johnson, a scholar from the Roman Catholic tradition, invests this commentary with breadth of perspective and clarity of expression. He focuses on understanding the key themes and their relationship to the whole of Pauline writings and the shaping of Christianity.

Editor's PrefacePrefaceIntroduction1The Good News of God's Righteousness (Romans 1:1-17)18Faithless Humanity and the Power of Sin (Romans 1:18-3:20)30God's Fairness Revealed in Jesus' Faith (Romans 3:21-31)50How Faith Works: The Example of Abraham (Romans 4:1-25)64God's Gift in Christ Jesus (Romans 5:1-21)78Answering Objections: Grace, Sin, and Law (Romans 6:1-7:25)94Life in the Spirit (Romans 8:1-39)116God's Plan for the Salvation of Jew and Gentile (Romans 9:1-11:36)139The Transformation of Moral Consciousness (Romans 12:1-13:14)176Righteousness in the Christian Community (Romans 14:1-15:13)196Paul's Plan and Appeal (Romans 15:14-16:27)208