Supernatural Living for Natural People: Studies in Romans eight

by Raymond C. Ortlund Jr.

Isobel Kuhn questioned whether God even existed. Mary Slessor grew up in a slum with an alcoholic father. Joni Eareckson broke her neck during a diving accident and Corrie Ten Boom just lived with her family in a little watch shop in Harlaam Holland. What is so special about these girls and how did they change their world Isobel Kuhn believed in God and then obeyed his call to travel to Asia to tell the Lisu people about God. Mary Slessor put herself through evening classes and eventually became one of the first white women to venture into the interior of Africa. Joni Eareckson struggled through her treatment and endless hospital visits to become the inspiration to many Christians. Corrie Ten Boom spent most of her life just living in Holland until the Nazis started killing the Jews. Corrie Ten Boom put her life on the line to save the lives of many Jews in the hiding place a hidden room behind her wardrobe in a little watch shop in Haarlem Holland.Mary Slessor Missionary in Africa Corrie Ten Boom hid Jews in Nazi Germany Granny Brand Missionary in India Joni Eareckson Gladys Aylward Missionary in China Jackie Pullinger Missionary in Hong Kong Amy Carmichael Missionary in India Elisabeth Fry Worked among the sick prisoners and homeless Catherine Booth CoFounder of The Salvation Army and Isobel Kuhn Missionary in Asia.

Genres: Theology, Christian Living

Paperback

First published December 31, 1969

About the author

Pastor Ray Ortlund received a B.A. from Wheaton College, Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, M.A. from The University of California, Berkeley, and Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Pastor Ortlund served as Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, from 1989-1998. He was ordained by Lake Avenue Congregational Church, Pasadena, California, in 1975

In addition to a number of essays and articles, he has published several books. Ray also participated in The New Living Translation and the English Standard Version of the Bible. He contributed the introduction and study notes to the book of Isaiah in The ESV Study Bible.

Ray is the President of Renewal Ministries, a regional director in the Acts29 Network and serves on the council of The Gospel Coalition.

Ray and his wife Jani have been married for forty-one happy years, and they have four delightful children. Ray says, "I have the most wonderful wife, I love my kids and grandkids, and I love Immanuel Church. My dream is that God would use us for true revival in our city."

Reviews

[Kiara McClelland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the epitome of don’t judge a book by its cover. It sat on my book shelf for years before finally being read and I wish I had sooner.

A clear and thought provoking exegesis of Romans 8, highlighting our deadened state without the spirit but also the glorious riches of God that will one day be ours.

Highly recommend.

[Brandon H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an insightful look at Romans chapter 8. It was a delightful read for me from start to finish! The author touches on various themes and verses throughout the chapter, including the subject of no condemnation, the righteousness of Christ, the spiritual mentality, assurance, suffering and glory, groaning, being too weak to pray, all things for our good, etc.

The book isn't long and it's easy to read. I think a lot of Christians would benefit from this book.

A favorite quote from the book -

"Are we forsaken, if we suffer loss to gain Christ? If, when everything temporal is forever taken away from us and everything eternal is finally given to us, so that all we end up with is an 'eternal weight of glory' (2 Cor. 4:17), will God have treated us poorly? Lift up your heart! Your life is not shutting down. It has barely begun." (82)

[Jonathan Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid look at Romans 8. Recommended

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting title that may deter some. Fantastic exposition and application of Romans 8 from one of my favourite living pastor-theologians.

[Rob 2272 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about Romans chapter 8. We serve a great God that gives us great hope!

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pastoral devotion on one of the finest chapters in all of scripture (Romans 8).

[Blake Western · Rating 5 out of 5]

An inspirational exposition of Romans Chapter 8. First published in 2001 with two later editions. Highly recommended.

[Erin Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very encouraging book on the Christian life. Pastor Ray Ortlund walking readers through Romans 8 verse-by-verse is such a gift. This is a wonderful devotional read.

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brief but brilliant commentary on Romans 8. Stirring as it unpacks such amazing truth.

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful little book. Jam packed with glorious gospel truth. Ortlund is clearly an able scholar, but its his pastoral heart that shines in this work. Recommended.

[Matt Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really excellent devotional walk through Romans 8. And also a rich and deep summary of how the Christian life should be lived, not in the power of the flesh but in the power of the Spirit.

[Becky Pliego · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended. It is is the gospel on Romans 8 explained in a wonderful, powerful way. Loved it!

[Brad Merchant · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I’ve ever read - a joy from start to finish