Romans: Justification by Faith (Romans 1-4)

Romans Expositional Commentaries #1

by James Montgomery Boice

The Boice Commentary series combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section by section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text's concerns to the church, Christianity, and the world in which we live. Whether used for devotions, preaching, or teaching, this authoritative and thought-provoking series will appeal to a wide range of readers, from serious Bible students to interested laypersons.

"Christianity has been the most powerful, transforming force in human history," says Boice. "And the book of Romans is the most basic, most comprehensive statement of true Christianity." This first volume in the Romans collection sorts out the full impact of justification by faith only. It traces Paul's reasoning from his opening declaration to the confession of Christ's resurrection.

Genres: Reference, Theology, Christian, Biblical Studies

512 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2005

About the author

James Montgomery Boice was a Reformed theologian, Bible teacher, and pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1968 until his death in 2000. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

Reviews

[Michael Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boice delivers biblical exposition that is doctrinally sound and always relevant, plus he has great quotes from others. If you are doing an in-depth study of Romans, get Boice and read him. It will be worth your time.

[Todd Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Volume 1 done...on to Volume 2!!!

Great thus far!

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this Volume 1. Romans' first 4 chapters in only 500 pages!! :) I've taken various Bible studies on the book of Romans, but this opened up so much truth that I felt spiritually overflowing at every reading. Onto Volume 2. I love having this time alone with me and God.

[Paul Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

This "commentary" is adapted from a sermon series, and while it is written in an easy to read and understandable way, it is very detailed as James Montgomery Boice guides you through Romans, after all this Vol 1 is 500 pages and only covers chapters 1-4.

But don't let that put you of, as they were originally preached material Sunday by Sunday, each chapter can be read in its own merit. Though Boice does not lose the flow of the text.

This would be good for "devotional" reading as it not only "explains the meaning of the text" but also "relates the texts concerns to the church, Christianity and the world in which we live" (from the back cover).

I benefited greatly from my reading and would certainly recommend it for those who would like a in-depth, but readable, devotional, teaching on Romans

[Allie MacPhail · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant biblical commentary. Academic but still very pastoral. I adore how God has gifted Boice the ability to communicate.

[Jelte · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. It was very deep, but easy to follow. Will keep on reading the next commentaries as well!

[Maam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I read it each morning as part of my devotions. Although its a commentary, its very much like a devotional and is not dry or intellectual at all. Romans is my favorite book of the bible and I loved learning more about it. I'll be moving on to the other volumes happily.

[Jayme Hlatky · Rating 5 out of 5]

most insightful and easy to read commentary I've ever read!