Preaching the Word: Romans—Righteousness From Heaven

by R. Kent Hughes

Publisher:

Crossway

, 1991

Overview

Many Christians, pastors, and laymen alike, consider the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans the richest lode of theological truth ever written. Its themes of justification by faith, abounding grace, freedom from sin and from the old nature, living sacrifices, God's sovereignty/man's responsibility, and much else have both challenged and nourished followers of Christ for centuries. A systematic theology, a practical presentation of the Christian life, an apologetic for the gospel of Jesus Christ—the Book of Romans is all this and more. In this helpful commentary, Pastor R. Kent Hughes brings all his talent for clear exposition, pointed application, and literary expression to bear on this power-packed Pauline letter.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The greater our comprehension of what God has done for us, the greater our commitment should be.” (Pages 212–213)

“Thirdly, believers must never go against their Christian conscience in order to obey the government.” (Page 241)

“The idea of suppression here is, continual and aggressive striving against the truth.” (Page 33)

“Second, the Holy Spirit gives a new sense of life.” (Page 151)

“The third element the Holy Spirit gives us is a new obligation.” (Page 153)

Product Details

• Title: Romans: Righteousness From Heaven
• Author: R. Kent Hughes
• Series: Preaching the Word
• Publisher: Crossway
• Publication Date: 1991

About R. Kent Hughes

R. Kent Hughes is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois. Hughes earned a DMin in 1981 from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a DD from Biola University in 1991. Dr. Hughes’ 42 years of ministry consists of 10 years as a youth pastor, five as a church planter, and 27 as a senior pastor at College Church.

Hughes has authored numerous books, including the best-selling Disciplines of a Godly Man. He is also editor of and contributor to the 19-volume Preaching the Word series, including Mark: Jesus, Servant and Savior, which received the E.C.P.A. Gold Medallion Book Award for best commentary in 1990.