MacArthur Bible Studies: Romans

by John F. MacArthur

Publisher:

W Publishing

, 2000

Overview

Written by the Apostle Paul to the Christians in the city of Rome, the Book of Romans is the presentation of doctrinal truth in the New Testament-doctrines we need to understand in order to live godly lives.

John MacArthur's study guide on the book of Romans takes readers on a journey through the biblical text to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. With probing questions which guide the reader toward application, MacArthur's study on Romans is an invaluable tool for Bible readers of all ages.

Written by the Apostle Paul to the Christians in the city of Rome, the book of Romans is the presentation of doctrinal truth in the New Testament—doctrines we need to understand in order to live godly lives. This study from one of America's most beloved and trusted Bible teachers leads us through a revealing study of grace, truth, and redemption.

The theme of Romans is the righteousness that comes from God: the glorious truth that God justifies guilty, condemned sinners by grace alone through faith in Christ alone.

—John MacArthur

Key Features

• Opening thought to get you started thinking about the text
• Complete introduction to the background of the passage
• Tips to guide your reading
• Explanation of important words and phrases from the text
• Thought-provoking questions to help you understand the passage
• Explanation of cross-references
• Exploration of the meaning of the passage

Contents

Top Highlights

“In the first seven chapters, God’s Holy Spirit is mentioned only once. Now, in chapter 8, Paul mentions the Spirit almost twenty times. It is the Spirit who frees us from sin and death, enables us to fulfill God’s law, changes our nature, gives us the ability to overcome the desires of our unredeemed flesh, confirms our adoption as God’s children, and guarantees our eternal glory.” (Page 58)

“For Paul, fear of eternal condemnation was the first motivation he offered for coming to Christ, the first pressure he applied to evil men. He was determined that they understand the reality of being under God’s wrath before he offered them the way of escape from it. This approach makes both logical and theological sense. A person cannot appreciate the wonder of God’s grace until he or she knows about the perfect demands of God’s law, and that person cannot appreciate the fullness of God’s love until he or she knows something about the fierceness of God’s anger against his or her sinful failure to perfectly obey that law. The person cannot appreciate God’s forgiveness until he or she knows about the eternal consequences of the sins that require a penalty and need forgiving.” (Page 14)

“Some of those converted on the Day of Pentecost probably founded the church at Rome (Acts 2:10).” (Page 2)

“For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” (Page 43)

“What does this passage reveal about the promise of the Good News (v. 2) and the Person of the Good News (vv. 3, 4)?” (Page 8)

Praise for the Print Edition

This is a great study of the book of Romans.… Be ready to work hard and be in the book of Romans for a while. He gives you so much to think about.

—Online Reviewer

Product Details

• Title: Romans: Grace, Truth, and Redemption
• Author: John F. MacArthur
• Series: MacArthur Bible Studies
• Publisher: W Publishing
• Print Publication Date: 2000
• Logos Release Date: 2003
• Pages: 111
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible › Study
• ISBNs: 9781418505288, 1418505285
• Resource ID: LLS:53.10.60
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-12-13T19:30:55Z

About John F. MacArthur

John MacArthur (b. 1939) is a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. He has also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Best known for his expository exegesis of the Bible, Logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the John MacArthur Sermon Archive and offers the complete MacArthur New Testament Commentary.

MacArthur’s pulpit ministry extends around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and CDs by John MacArthur. He has written hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling John MacArthur Essential Bible Study Library and the MacArthur Study Bible. He is also the author of notable titles like Different by Design and Twelve Ordinary Men.