The New Daily Study Bible: The Letter to the Romans

by William Barclay

Publisher:

Westminster John Knox

, 2002

Overview

Dr. Barclay's fresh translation and clear exposition make Paul's very complicated letter to the church in Rome easier than ever to understand. Both in mood and in method Romans is entirely different from Paul's other writings. Here he is settling down in a systematic fashion the essence of his faith—bequeathing in a "theological last will and testament" the ideas which have most shaped Christian belief: the questions of righteousness, of the Jews as the Chosen People, and of how man is to live his daily life. Thanks to Dr. Barclay's singular gifts, Paul's deep meanings shine brilliantly here, answering fully every reader seeking the heart of this gospel.

Key Features

• Insightful devotional and commentary on the New Testament
• Wisdom and biblical knowledge from well-loved theologian William Barclay

Product Details

• Title: The New Daily Study Bible: The Letter to the Romans
• Author: William Barclay
• Series: The New Daily Study Bible: New Testament (DSB)
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 222

About William Barclay

William Barclay (1907-1978) was a world-renowned New Testament interpreter and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at Glasgow University in Scotland. Having written more than fifty books, he is probably best known as the author of The Daily Study Bible series.

Contents

Top Highlights

“He really means human nature in all its weakness, and he means human nature in its vulnerability to sin. He means that part of human beings which offers sin a way in. He means sinful human nature, apart from Christ, everything that attaches people to the world instead of to God. To live according to the flesh is to live a life dominated by the dictates and desires of sinful human nature instead of a life dominated by the dictates and the love of God. The flesh is the lower side of human nature.” (Page 120)

“Christianity always separates us, but it separates us not for privilege and self-glory and pride but for service and humility and love for all people.” (Page 16)

“When Paul uses the word righteousness, he means a right relationship with God. The person who is righteous is someone who is in a right relationship with God, and whose life shows it.” (Page 6)

“But the point about our relationship to God is that we are utterly guilty, and yet God, in his amazing mercy, treats us, reckons us, accounts us as if we were innocent. That is what justification means.” (Page 67)

“Second, we cannot pray aright because in any given situation we do not know what is best for us.” (Page 132)

Product Details

• Title: The Letter to the Romans
• Author: William Barclay
• Edition: 3rd ed. fully rev. & updated
• Series: The New Daily Study Bible
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Print Publication Date: 2002
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Romans › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9780664225568, 066422556X
• Resource ID: LLS:NDSB66RO
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:40:13Z

About William Barclay

William Barclay (5 December 1907–24 January 1978) was an author, radio and television presenter, Church of Scotland minister, and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow.