Romans (Student/Study Guide)

Established resource series for church groups and individual use

* An expert in church renewal takes the opportunity to approach the series in a fresh,
new fashion

It has been said that we are called not only to read Scripture but to let Scripture read
us. In that spirit, this book will guide readers into conversation with Paul’s letter to the
Romans. The author will help us listen to what that letter said to the people to whom it
was written and to hear what it says to us today. Readers will bring their own reflections,
personal concerns, and questions to the table as we let this letter challenge us with
meaning-letting it read the reader.

The thesis of this book is that the letter has demonstrated transforming power to renew
lives and the church through a focus on worship; a rigorous assessment of the human
condition, especially the failure of human religiosity; a claim of transforming power in the
ongoing life of Christ; an expansive vision of who is included in God’s life and love; a call
to practical application and proclamation of the gospel.

For thoughtful lay audiences, groups/parish study; resource for clergy, and education
professionals.