Book Review: Romans

Title: Romans
Author: Alan F. Johnson
Series: Everyday Bible Commentary
Publication Date: June 5, 2018


Romans, by Alan F. Johnson is a captivating in-depth bible study, and it's a part of the Everyday Bible Commentary series.

This book allows readers to encounter the biblical book of Romans in an easy-to-read manner, as well as focus on an in-depth study with verse-by-verse commentary. Each chapter may be utilized during as a personal bible study, as well as a group study with friends or church bible studies.

This book is divided into ten chapters, which are titled as The Opening, Humanity's Condition: Under the Judgement of God, The Good News: God's Righteousness by Faith, The New Situation: Freedom from the Wrath of God, The New Situation: Freedom from Sin's Captivity, The New Situation: Freedom from the Mosaic Law's Domination, The New Life of the Spirit, The Faithfulness of God: The Challenge of Jewish Unbelief and a Warning to Gentile Pride, The Christian Way, and The Closing. Also, there are additional sections titled as Publisher's Note, Preface, Introduction, Outline of Romans, Notes, and Selected Bibliography.

According to the Publisher's Note, "For over sixty years, the Everyday Bible Commentary series (formerly titled as Everyman's Bible Commentary series) has served millions of readers, helping them to grow in their understanding, of both God and His Word. These commentaries--written by a host of evangelical scholars who are expects in their respective fields--provide biblical interpretation that is both accessible and rich, impacting the daily lives of Christians from diverse cultural and theological backgrounds.... While these commentaries are not new, they remain relevant as the content in each volume provides timeless scriptural exposition...[and] these commentaries were written: that believers may encounter God through His Word and embody it in their everyday lives."

Along with other books in this interesting series, Romans is a recommended in-depth bible study, and it's geared towards various ages, from young adults to older generations.

Note: I received this book from Moody Newsroom, which is a program designed for bloggers to write book reviews in exchange for books, yet the opinions expressed in this review are my own.