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 (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and recently retired as professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide.He is the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, and have four children and an ever-increasing number of grandchildren.