The Gospel of God: An Exposition of Romans

by R. C. Sproul

Publisher:

Christian Focus

, 1994

Overview

The book of Romans has been influential in critical moments of the Church history. In the early church, Paul's words in this book were the means of the conversion of Augustine. During the Protestant Reformation they particularly influenced Martin Luther and John Calvin. Later, in the evangelical revival of the eighteenth century, they changed the lives of George Whitefield and John Wesley. But it is not only those who have become leaders in the church who have been affected by the epistle to the Romans. Ordinary Christians, too, have lived transformed lives as a result. People have often turned to the letter to the Church in Rome because Paul clearly sets out a theological framework for us to understand. It is a comprehensive description of the way that God offers salvation to humankind—and it is 'Good News.'

Contents

Top Highlights

“There are principles that are not too difficult to discern, but the application of those principles can be extremely difficult at times.” (Page 213)

“Two things are mentioned that provoke God to this intense anger: godlessness and wickedness. Godlessness has to do with our attitudes toward God. Wickedness has to do with how we behave towards our fellow men.” (Page 29)

“Because until we understand the prior revelation of the wrath of God, we will never get excited about the revelation of the grace of God.” (Page 28)

“The problem with man is not so much a lack of knowledge of God, as it is a refusal to acknowledge God, which at the bottom line is a question of moral honesty and integrity. Paul is saying that man begins his intellectual quest by refusing to acknowledge what he knows to be true. That’s what provokes God to anger.” (Page 33)

“Paul had learned that man is only free when he becomes a slave to Christ. Outwith Christ, he is a slave to sin; but when enslaved to Christ, he knows the royal liberation that only Christ can bring. Paul, in citing his own credentials, regards as his highest virtue that he is a slave of Jesus Christ.” (Page 16)

Endorsements

R.C. Sproul has a rare gift for making biblical truth clear and understandable....very helpful on ethical issues such as the nature of government, the problem of war, capital punishment and taxation.....warm, readable and stimulating to both mind and heart. Buy it without hesitation and give it to others with confidence.

—Evangelical Times

".... One particularly useful chapter is on mutual tolerance among Christians regarding secondary matters.... To sum up: we heartily recommend this as a valuable addition to your church bookstall.

—David Watson

Product Details

• Title: The Gospel of God: Romans
• Author: R. C. Sproul
• Series: R. C. Sproul Exposition Collection
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Print Publication Date: 1994
• Logos Release Date: 2010
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Romans › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781857924909, 1857924908
• Resource ID: LLS:GOSPELGOD
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:20:25Z

About R. C. Sproul

R. C. Sproul (1939– 2017) was a respected teacher, theologian, pastor. He was the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries where he served as executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.

Sproul held degrees from Westminster College, Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary, Free University of Amsterdam, and Whitefield Theological Seminary. He taught at several colleges and seminaries including Reformed Theological Seminary and Knox Theological Seminary. He served as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, in Sanford, Florida. Sproul’s teaching can be heard daily on the ‘Renewing Your Mind’ radio broadcast which plays in over 40 countries.

Sproul wrote over 70 books and articles including the classic The Holiness of God and several theological articles in Tabletalk magazine.