Themes From Romans

A penetrating study of practical truthsIn this commentary on Romans, author Robert Mounce addresses the human penchant for trying to attain righteousness by works. He discusses themes such as:-What happens when humans turn their back on God?-Does God make humans righteous?-Does justification by faith in effect sanction sin?-Is Christianity practical?Mounce''s thorough, readable scholarship makes present-day applications of Paul''s message apparent. And he deals with the issues important to laypeople in a language not obscured by professional jargon.Robert Mounce, President Emeritus of Whitworth College, is widely known as the author of a number of New Testament commentaries. For the past forty years he has been involved in Bible translation, most recently serving as Assistant New Testament Editor for the English Standard Version.