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The gospel has power. The power to save us. The power to change the world. In Paul's letter to the Romans he explains to us the power we've been given to be effective witnesses, to overcome sin, to be wholly committed to God, to handle differences in Christ's body, to understand God's view of homosexuality and to be responsible Christian citizens. The truth in Romans will transform your thinking and convict your heart as you discover the power of the gospel for every area of your life and our world.

Bibliographic Details

ISBN: 9781844743179
Format: Paperback
Extent: 112 pages
Publication Date: 19/09/2008
Published by: IVP

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The gospel has power. The power to save us. The power to change the world. In Paul's letter to the Romans he explains to us the power we've been given to be effective witnesses, to overcome sin, to be wholly committed to God, to handle differences in Christ's body, to understand God's view of homosexuality and to be responsible Christian citizens. The truth in Romans will transform your thinking and convict your heart as you discover the power of the gospel for every area of your life and our world.

Table of Contents

Introducing Romans
1. Gospel Power - Romans 1:1-17
2. A Downward Spiral - Romans 1:18-32
3. God's Fairness - Romans 2:1-16
4. Misplaced Confidence - Romans 2:17-3:8
5. Unholy Togetherness - Romans 3:9-20
6. Forgive Us Our Debts - Romans 3:21-4:25
7. Peace With God - Romans 5:1-6:23
8. Battling Sin - Romans 7:1-25
9. Rescued by God's Spirit - Romans 8:1-17
10. Present Pain, Future Glory - Romans 8:18-39
11. Understanding God's Purposes - Romans 9
12. God's Grief - Romans 10
13. A Deep-Rooted Tree - Romans 11
14. Getting Practical - Romans 12:1-8
15. Showing Love - Romans 12:9-21
16. Conscientious Citizenship - Romans 13
17. Living By Someone Else's Rules - Romans 14
18. Unity, Liberty & Charity - Romans 15:1-13
19. Sharing the Mission - Romans 15:14-33
20. Keeping Friends - Romans 16

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