Romans: From The Moody Bible Commentary

By Michael Vanlaningham and Michael Rydelnik (Editor)

The Romans Commentary is written by Dr. Michael Vanlaningham, the co-editor of The Moody Bible Commentary. This commentary on Romans opens with a description of its author, date, purpose, and themes. As well, an outline is provided depicting the overall structure of Romans. Drawing from his New Testament scholarship and deep understanding of the biblical language, the author provides insight into the verses and sections of Paul’s epistle. The scripture being commented on is shown in bold print for easy reference and a short bibliography at the end of the book allows for further study.

This clear and reliable commentary on Romans is excellent for anyone who wants to explore and better understand this portion of scripture. It provides a concise explanation of the text for Sunday school teachers, Bible study leaders, missionaries, and pastors. The Romans Commentary will help you better understand and apply God’s word!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Release date: Feb 1, 2014
• ISBN: 9780802491947

Michael Vanlaningham

DR. MICHAEL VANLANINGHAM was Professor of Bible at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for more than twenty years. He is now the Director of Research at Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, IL. He received his M.Div. in Systematic Theology from Talbot Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in New Testament and Pauline Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has written a number of articles for The Master's Seminary Journal as well as other publications.

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CONTENTS

Foreword

Contributors

Acknowledgments

List of Abbreviations

Introduction

The Old Testament

Genesis

Exodus

Leviticus

Numbers

Deuteronomy

Joshua

Judges

Ruth

1 Samuel

2 Samuel

1 Kings

2 Kings

1 Chronicles

2 Chronicles

Ezra

Nehemiah

Esther

Job

Psalms

Proverbs

Ecclesiastes

Song of Solomon

Isaiah

Jeremiah

Lamentations

Ezekiel

Daniel

Hosea

Joel

Amos

Obadiah

Jonah

Micah

Nahum

Habakkuk

Zephaniah

Haggai

Zechariah

Malachi

The New Testament

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

Acts

Romans

1 Corinthians

2 Corinthians

Galatians

Ephesians

Philippians

Colossians

1 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians

1 Timothy

2 Timothy

Titus

Philemon

Hebrews

James

1 Peter

2 Peter

1 John

2 John

3 John

Jude

Revelation

Scripture Index

Subject Index

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FOREWORD

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