Exploring Romans: A Devotional Commentary (Exploring Devotional Commentary)

Features of Exploring Romans: A Devotional Commentary (Exploring Devotional Commentary)

Romans is one of the few books in the New Testament that was not composed as a pastoral response to specific, localized problems. Instead this letter was written primarily to challenge and ultimately correct widespread misunderstandings about Christianity held by mid-first-century believers. Some of these beliefs are embraced even now, and the careful study of this letter to believers whom Paul had not yet met is vital to every sincere Christian.Pauls central focus in Romans is the means of obtaining salvation. Point by point, he systematically builds his case by articulating who needs salvation and why, the role of the law, Gods response to the sin problem, resolution of the legal issues presented by sin, and the effect each has on the Christians life.This devotional commentary divides the entire text into short passages that are followed by a detailed, user-friendly exegetical explanation and practical application to everyday life.