The Great Texts of the Bible: Romans 9–16

by James Hastings

Publishers:

T&T Clark; Charles Scribner’s Sons

, 1911

Overview

The Great Texts of the Bible: Romans 9–16 is an extensive commentary made up of essays, sermons, anecdotes, and scriptural interpretations. Scottish Presbyterian minister James Hastings, who compiled The Great Texts of the Bible in the early twentieth century, provides helpful and personal observations on the Scripture texts. He presents word meanings, expositions, poetry, and quotations from many authors and thinkers, as well as a list of references. Each section is outlined into major topics and points, offering readable commentary.

The Great Texts of the Bible: Romans 9–16 is perfect for pastors and anyone else wanting expository notes on key Scripture passages. Hastings’s work is encouraging, clear, and well researched. The volume contains both a topical and a scriptural table of contents for reference.

Key Features

• Expository commentary on Romans 9–16
• Readable, clear style
• List of references and literature used throughout

Contents

• Another Good Reckoning
• An Expectant Creation
• The Saving Grace of Hope
• How to Pray as We Ought
• Love’s Prosperity
• The Inclusive Gift
• No Case
• An Inseparable Love
• Anathema From Christ
• The Heart and the Mouth
• The Body for God
• In Fashion or In Favor
• Business
• Outward, Inward, Christward
• For the Battle
• The Polemics of Christianity
• Debt
• Love and the Law
• Reading for the Dawning
• Eternally the Lord’s
• Our Accountability
• A Definition of the Kingdom
• The Privilege of the Strong

Product Details

• Title: The Great Texts of the Bible: Romans 9–16
• Editor: James Hastings
• Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
• Publication Date: 1911
• Pages: 471

About James Hastings

James Hastings (1852–1922) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister and theologian and the editor of many biblical works. He studied at the University of Aberdeen and the Free Church Divinity College. In 1884, he was ordained a Free Church minister. Born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, he studied the classics at the University of Aberdeen and attended the Free Church Divinity College in Aberdeen. He was the founder and editor of the Expository Times.