Encountering the Book of Romans – A Theological Survey

Douglas J. Moo (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is Kenneth T. Wessner Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School in Wheaton, Illinois. He has authored many books, including Galatians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, and chaired the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version revision.

• ContentsTo the StudentPart 1: Encountering an Ancient Letter: Romans 1:1-171. Getting Oriented: What Is Romans Really About?2. Paul and the Romans3. The Gospel of God: Romans 1:1-17Part 2: Encountering the Human Dilemma: Romans 1:18-3:204. God's Wrath against Sinners: Romans 1:18-325. Jews Are "without Excuse": Romans 2:1-296. The Universal Power of Sin: Romans 3:1-20Part 3: Encountering God's Provision in Christ: Romans 3:21-4:257. God's Righteousness in Christ: Romans 3:21-318. The Faith of Abraham: Romans 4:1-25Part 4: Encountering Life and Hope in Christ: Romans 5:1-8:399. Rejoicing in Life and Hope:Romans 5:1-2110. Freedom from the Power of Sin: Romans 6:1-2311. Freedom from the Law: Romans7:1-2512. Life and Hope through the Spirit:Romans 8:1-39Part 5: Encountering the Relationship between Israel and the Gospel: Romans 9:1-11:3613. Israel and the Plan of God:Romans 9:1-2914. Israel, the Gentiles, and theRighteousness of God: Romans9:30-10:2115. The Future of Israel: Romans11:1-36Part 6: Encountering the Transforming Power of the Gospel: Romans 12:1-15:1316. The Christian Mind-Set: Romans12:1-2117. Citizens of the World and Citizens of Heaven: Romans13:1-1418. A Plea for Unity in the Church:Romans 14:1-15:13Part 7: Encountering the Letter's Conclusion: Romans 15:14-16:2719. Additional Comments on theConcluding Material: Romans15:14-16:27GlossaryIndexes