With a scholar's mind and a pastor's heart, Tom Wright walks you through Romans in this guide designed especially with everyday readers in mind. Perfect for group use or daily personal reflection, this study uses the popular inductive method combined with Wright's thoughtful insights to bring contemporary application of Scripture to life.
This guide by Tom Wright can be used on its own or alongside his New Testament for Everyone commentary on Romans. It is designed to help you understand Scripture in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information all guide you or a group more deeply into God's Word. Discoverhow you can participate more fully in God's kingdom.
Table of Contents:
Getting the Most Out of Romans
Suggestions for Individual Study
Suggestions for Group Members
1 Romans 1:1-17
Longing to See the Roman Christians
2 Romans 1:18--2:16
Darkened Mind, Darkened Behavior
3 Romans 2:17--3:8
God's Determined Faithfulness
4 Romans 3:9-31
The Unveiling of God?s Covenant Justice
5 Romans 4:1-25
The Father of All Believers
6 Romans 5:1-21
The TriumphantReign of Grace
7 Romans 6:1-23
Dead to Sin, Alive to God
8 Romans 7:1-25
Life Under the Law
9 Romans 8:1-17
Children of God, Led by the Spirit
10 Romans 8:18-39
Nothing Shall Separate Us
11 Romans 9:1-29
God?s Purpose and Justice
12 Romans 9:30--10:21
The Fulfillment of the Covenant
13 Romans 11:1-36
The Remnant of Grace
14 Romans 12:1-21
The Living Sacrifice
15 Romans 13:1-14
Love, the Law and the Coming Day
16 Romans 14:1-23
The Way of Love and Peace
17 Romans 15:1-24
Coming to Rome at Last
18 Romans 15:25--16:27
Family and Friends
Guidelines for Leaders
About the Author :
N. T. Wright is a prolific author and respected theologian. Formerly bishop of Durham in England, he is research professor of New Testament and early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. His books include Simply Christian, Jesus and the Victory of God, and the magisterial Paul and the Faithfulness of God.
Patty Pell (M.A., Old Testament Studies, Denver Seminary) is a staff worker with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado and at Christ Community Church in Greeley, Colorado. She is the author of Esther and Hospitality in the LifeGuide® Bible Study series and a coauthor of Small Group Leaders' Handbook.
Review :
"Tom Wright is a gift to the church today. In this series, Christians who are just learning about their faith will experience new discoveries and fresh views on life, and seasoned Bible readers will find themselves challenged to reconsider old perspectives. It deserves to be in the homes of all Christians."
"Tom Wright is a gift to the church today. In this series, Christians who are just learning about their faith will experience new discoveries and fresh views on life, and seasoned Bible readers will find themselves challenged to reconsider old perspectives. It deserves to be in the homes of all Christians."
