Encountering Biblical Studies
Walter A. Elwell, General Editor and New Testament Editor
Eugene H. Merrill, Old Testament Editor
Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey , Third Edition
Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer
Readings from the Ancient Near East: Primary Sources for Old Testament Study
Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer, editors
Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey , Third Edition
Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough
Readings from the First-Century World: Primary Sources for New Testament Study
Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough, editors
Encountering the Book of Genesis: A Study of Its Content and Issues
Bill T. Arnold
Encountering the Book of Psalms: A Literary and Theological Introduction , Second Edition
C. Hassell Bullock
Encountering the Book of Isaiah: A Historical and Theological Survey
Bryan E. Beyer
Encountering John: The Gospel in Historical, Literary, and Theological Perspective, Second Edition
Andreas J. Kstenberger
Encountering the Book of Romans: A Theological Survey , Second Edition
Douglas J. Moo
Encountering the Book of Hebrews: An Exposition
Donald A. Hagner
2002, 2014 by Douglas J. Moo
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For the many students all over the world who have helped me understand what Romans is all about
Contents
Cover
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
To the Student
Authors Preface
Abbreviations
Part 1 Encountering an Ancient Letter: Romans 1:117
1. Getting Oriented: What Is Romans Really About?
2. Paul and the Romans
3. The Gospel of God: Romans 1:117
Part 2 Encountering the Human Dilemma: Romans 1:183:20
4. Gods Wrath against Sinners: Romans 1:1832
5. Jews Are without Excuse: Romans 2:129
6. The Universal Power of Sin: Romans 3:120
Part 3 Encountering Gods Provision in Christ : Romans 3:214:25
7. Gods Righteousness in Christ: Romans 3:2131
8. The Faith of Abraham: Romans 4:125
Part 4 Encountering Life and Hope in Christ : Romans 5:18:39
9. Rejoicing in Life and Hope: Romans 5:121
10. Freedom from the Power of Sin: Romans 6:123
11. Freedom from the Law: Romans 7:125
12. Life and Hope through the Spirit: Romans 8:139
Part 5 Encountering the Relationship between Israel and the Gospel: Romans 9:111:36
13. Israel and the Plan of God: Romans 9:129
14. Israel, the Gentiles, and the Righteousness of God: Romans 9:3010:21
15. The Future of Israel: Romans 11:136
Part 6 Encountering the Transforming Power of the Gospel: Romans 12:115:13
16. The Christian Mind-Set: Romans 12:121
18. A Plea for Unity in the Church: Romans 14:115:13
Part 7 Encountering the Letters Conclusion: Romans 15:1416:27
19. Additional Comments on the Concluding Material: Romans 15:1416:27
Notes
Glossary
Select Annotated Bibliography
Scripture Index
Subject Index
Back Ad
Back Cover
To the Student
E ncountering the book of Romans in a systematic way for the first time is an exciting experience. It can also be overwhelming, because there is so much to learn. You need to learn not only the content of the letter that constitutes this book but also important background information about the world in which the writer of the letter lived.
The purpose of this textbook is to make that encounter a little less daunting. To accomplish this a number of learning aids have been incorporated into the text. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this textbook by reading the following introductory material, which explains what learning aids have been provided.
Sidebars
Sidebars isolate contemporary issues of concern and show how the book of Romans speaks to these pressing ethical and theological issues.
Chapter Outlines
At the beginning of each chapter is a brief outline of the chapters contents.
Study suggestion : Before reading the chapter, take a few minutes to read the outline. Think of it as a road map, and remember that it is easier to reach your destination if you know where you are going.
Chapter Objectives
A brief list of objectives is placed at the outset of each chapter. These present the tasks you should be able to perform after reading the chapter.
Study suggestions : Read the objectives carefully before beginning to read the text. As you read the text, keep these objectives in mind and take notes to help you remember what you have read. After reading the chapter, return to the objectives and see if you can perform the tasks.
Key Terms and Glossary
Key terms have been identified throughout the text by the use of boldface type. This will alert you to important words or phrases with which you may not be familiar. A definition of these words will be found at the end of the book in an alphabetical glossary.
Study suggestion : When you encounter a key term in the text, stop and read the definition before continuing through the chapter.
Study Questions
A few discussion questions have been provided at the end of each chapter, and these can be used to review for examinations.
Study suggestion : Write suitable answers to the study questions in preparation for tests.
Further Reading
A helpful bibliography for supplementary reading is presented at the end of the book.
Study suggestion : Use this list to explore areas of special interest.
Visual Aids
A host of illustrations has been included in this textbook. Each illustration has been carefully selected, and each is intended to make the text not only more aesthetically pleasing but also more easily mastered.
May your encounter of the book of Romans be an exciting adventure!
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