Romans: The Crossway Classic Commentaries
Overview
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentary Series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible books for today's believers. Perhaps there is no clearer and more systematic treatise on the gospel of Jesus Christ than that found in Paul's Epistle to the Romans. Christian believers through the centuries have fed deeply on its themes of the sinfulness of man, the richness of God's mercy, the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the repentant life, the believer's participation in the Savior's death and resurrection, and the practical implications of spiritual truth for daily life. This classic commentary is a treasure for all who desire a deeper walk with God. Whether used for supplementary reading or for careful study, it will prove profitable to every follower of Christ who avails himself or herself of its gems.
Top Highlights
“The destruction of sin is a slow and painful process.” (Romans 8:13)
“Therefore the necessity of holiness is absolute. No matter what professions we may make or what hopes we may indulge in, justification, or the manifestation of the divine favor, is never separated from sanctification.” (Romans 8:13)
“It is not a hopeless struggle in which the believer is engaged, but one in which victory is certain. The apostle expresses here a joyful confidence that the power of sin has been effectually broken and the triumph of holiness effectually secured by the work of Christ.” (Romans 6:14)
“This states that the righteousness by which we are justified is not due to anything done by us, but something done for us and imputed to us. It is the work of Christ, what he did and suffered to satisfy the demands of the law.” (Romans 1:17)
“Men are to be judged by the light which they have individually enjoyed. The basis of judgment is their deeds; the rule of judgment is their knowledge.” (Romans 2:12)
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