We live in a shifting culture that screams, "It's all relative."How can we stand firm in our beliefs? Inform and protect yourself by understanding Christianity's greatest truths. The Smart Guide to the BibleTM: The Book of Romans breaks difficult concepts into easy-to-comprehend bites of knowledge. You'll go verse by verse through the Apostle Paul's overview of theology and reap the eternal rewards of truly knowing-and applying-the cornerstones of the Christian faith.
We live in a shifting culture that screams, "It's all relative."How can we stand firm in our beliefs? Inform and protect yourself by understanding Christianity's greatest truths. The Smart Guide to the BibleTM: The Book of Romans breaks difficult concepts into easy-to-comprehend bites of knowledge. You'll go verse by verse through the Apostle Paul's overview of theology and reap the eternal rewards of truly knowing-and applying-the cornerstones of the Christian faith.
Introduction iiiThe Necessity of FaithA Servant's Longing 1Called to Christ 6World-Class Faith 9Shout It from the Housetops 15Righteousness from God 16Take Two 20Judgmentalism and Hypocrisy 25Wake Up! 27A Long Line Called History 29Face the Facts 30Counterfeit Righteousness 33Godliness Is an Internal Affair 35God's ForgivenessIn Search of Righteousness 39A Heart That's True 40Who's the Better Sinner? 43Paul the Bible Thumper 44Paid in FullPaid in Full 47God Is the Only One with Bragger's Rights 48Abe's Faith 51First Affidavit: Our Forefather Abraham 51Second Affidavit: Our Forefather David 55God of All 57The Purpose of Promise 59The Very First Promise Keeper 60The Benefits of Beloning to Christ 63Loving the Ugly Duckling 67Wanted: A New Covenant 69Grace Is on the House 71One Part Sin, Five Bezillion Parts Grace 73Experiencing GraceA Life-or-Death Situation 77There's No Winning in Sinning 77United with Christ 79Knowing Is Half the Battle 83Whose Slave Are You? 85What's in It for Me? 87The Tension of Two Natures 91Death Unlocks the Shackles 91Magnifying Our Sin 94Commandment and Conviction 97Law vs. Sin 98A Noble Struggle 100The Triumph of Spirit-Guided Living 107God's Gift 108You Are God's Home 112Our Inheritance 115This Is Your Destiny 121We Shall Overcome 123Jews and GentilesGod Is in Charge 129A Promise Kept 133Passionate Compassion 136Gracious Patience 139Faithful Remnant 140Faith Avenue 145The Zeal Deal 145The Nearness of God 149You Are Invited 152A Lesson in Contrasts 156Israel's Destiny 159God's Track Record 160A Down Payment with More to Come 167Stern Kindness 169Beloved Enemies 173To God Be the Glory 175A Grace-Filled ChurchHow to Do Church 179Sacrifice Your Body 179Spread the Wealth 183Be a Determined Disciple 186Your Right to Revenge Has Been Revoked 191God and Country 195Rebel with a Cause 198Count on Consequences 200Won't You Be My Neighbor? 202Wake Up and Smell the Coffee 204Keeping Peace 209In God's Kingdom, We're All the Same Height 210Who Are You to Judge? 213Food Isn't Worth It 216Keep First Things First 218Paul's Beatitude 220Come Together 225Born to Serve 226One Mind and One Mouth 229A Model of Servanthood 230Just Doing My Job 234Leave the Light on for Me 238A Fond Farewell 245Good Job, Friends! 249Watch Out for Troublemakers 253So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good-Bye 255"To God Be the Glory" and Then Some 256The Book of Romans Overview 261Everybody's Gospel 261Romans the Short Way 262Critical Truths 264Romans on Being Human 264Romans on God 268Romans on Believers 271Romans Packs a Punch 275The Answers 279The Experts 285Endnotes 288Index XXX