Romans

by Robert E. Picirilli

Publisher:

Randall House

, 1975

Overview

No generation of biblical students has ever failed to appreciate Paul's epistle to the Romans as being the very finest presentation of Christian doctrine ever written. On the one hand, here is the Spirit's own inspired presentation of the need, provision, and meaning of redemption. On the other hand, here is the keen mind of Paul at his very best in arguing and expounding the central truths of Christian teaching. Would you understand man's sin? God's law? The Jews' history? Jesus' death? The sinners' salvation? The Christian's life?

You must go to Romans if you would. No presentation of these, or many other Christian doctrines, will be complete unless the light of Romans shines brightly therein. One wonders what would be the power and integrity of Christianity without Romans. Romans is certainly worth becoming thoroughly familiar with. We offer these thirty-nine lessons to help you achieve that end.

Contents

Top Highlights

“In chapter two Paul has indicated his position that the Jews are no better off, and are perhaps worse off, than the heathen Gentiles. Such a position will anger the Jews, and Paul knows it. They are going to be quick to object, to ask: ‘Paul, if it is true—as you say—that we Jews are as guilty as the heathen, then what good is it to be a Jew, anyway? If your position is correct, then there is no advantage in being a Jew after all!’” (Page 42)

“The why of this pre-determined goal is also seen in this verse: ‘that he [Jesus] might be the first born among many brethren.’ In other words, God has planned to bring all true, persevering believers into conformity to the image of His one Son so that that Son would have many brethren to share with Him the position of perfect sonship to the Father.” (Page 167)

“Paul was writing to a church he had not yet visited. Nor had any other apostle. Therefore he felt the Roman believers needed thorough instruction in the basic matters of salvation and Christian experience.” (Page 2)

“It is never enough to be set apart from something; one must be set apart to something if there is to be a sense of meaning and purpose. Furthermore, all great men concentrate on one clear purpose.” (Page 3)

“It means two things at once: how to get right with God, and that this righteousness is from God.” (Page 15)

Product Details

• Title: Romans
• Author: Robert E. Picirilli
• Series: Clear Studies Series
• Publisher: Randall House
• Publication Date: 1975
• Pages: 324

About Robert E. Picirilli

Dr. Robert E. Picirilli, former academic dean and professor of Greek and New Testament studies at Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, Tennessee, has been teaching, preaching, and writing Arminian theology for more than 45 years. Since 1983, he has served as the general editor of The Randall House Bible Commentary and, in that series, contributed to the volumes on 1, 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, and 1, 2 Thessalonians. His other published works include the books Paul the Apostle, Book of Galatians, Romans, and A Survey of the Pauline Epistles, as well as numerous booklets and articles in denominational publications and theological journals.