Romans

by Art Ross, Martha M. Stevenson

Overview

The letter to the Romans is the pinnacle of Paul's writing and thinking. Paul instructs his readers, both then and now, to be transformed from this world into living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, following the example of Jesus Christ.

Interpretation Bible Studies (IBS) offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated Interpretation commentary series, IBS makes the same depth of biblical insight available in a dynamic, flexible, and user-friendly resource. Designed for adults and older youth, IBS can be used in small groups, in church school classes, in large group presentations, or in personal study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781611643336
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	04/11/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Art Ross served as Pastor of White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina from 1994 until his retirement in 2009. Martha M. Stevenson is retired Church Educator of White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Table of Contents

	Series Introduction	vii
	Introduction to Romans	1
Unit 1	Romans: Linked to the Old Testament--Source of Life for the Church	4
Unit 2	Romans 1:1-17: Opening the Letter--Meeting the Author and Recipients	13
Unit 3	Romans 1:18-2:16: Sin and Salvation	20
Unit 4	Romans 2:17-4:25: Faith as "Trust" vs. Obedience or Belief	29
Unit 5	Romans 5:1-6:23: Justified, Reconciled, Sanctified	36
Unit 6	Romans 7:1-8:11: Beyond Religion to Faith	43
Unit 7	Romans 8:12-39: The "Convictions" of Our Faith	51
Unit 8	Romans 9:1-11:36: The Promises of God to Israel and to Us	58
Unit 9	Romans 12:1-15:13: After Talking the Talk, How Do We Walk the Walk?	65
Unit 10	Romans 15:14-16:27: Valedictory	73
	Bibliography	81
	Leader's Guide	83