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Romans: The Glory of the Gospel
144 pages, Paperback
Published March 11, 2025
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Lydia Brownback
51 books128 followersLydia Brownback (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as a senior editor at Crossway in Wheaton, Illinois, and an author and speaker at women’s conferences around the world. Lydia previously served as writer in residence for Alistair Begg and as producer of the Bible Study Hour radio program with James Montgomery Boice.
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May 22, 2025
📖Synopsis
A 10-Week Study for Women on the Book of Romans
Why is Romans considered the greatest letter ever written? In this New Testament epistle, the apostle Paul provides the clearest explanation of the gospel and the eternal hope for a humanity marred by sin and death. Through King Jesus, God reveals his righteousness, redeems his people from their sins, and unlocks the floodgates of his mercy.
In this 10-week Bible study for women, Lydia Brownback examines Romans verse by verse to explore how God works through his Son and in the hearts of his people. Written for individuals or groups, each lesson helps women understand important doctrines of the faith, such as justification, propitiation, and redemption, on a practical and accessible level.
💭My Thoughts
This was a very solid Bible study for the great book of Romans!
I absolutely loved how it was organized, with the lovely reading plans, graphs, lists, timelines, and many more helpful resources it contained for study. I really appreciated the exegetical overview that was both in-depth and easy to grasp.
Oftentimes I don't pay much attention to the discussion questions or reflections in a nonfiction book. I find that most of them are vague, unhelpful, and just not worth my time to answer. But in this Bible study, most of the discussion questions throughout were very thoughtful, specific, and made me ponder and relate to myself the important truths that were presented in the text that much more.
Another aspect I admired in this study is how the writer did not "dumb down" the information at all like in so many modern Christian nonfiction books nowadays. As I mentioned before, it is written in a clear, easy-to-digest way. However, it's never over-simplified to the point of being shallow. The writer touches on many vital doctrines of the faith and explores them in depth, making them come alive to the reader perhaps in a new way.
I used this as a personal Bible study, but it would work excellently for both personal and group studies. All in all, it was a really refreshing, gospel-infused, rich, practical, accessible Bible study for Romans. I enjoyed the format, organization, discussion questions and the entire book so much, and would highly recommend!
*I received this book for free from the publisher (Crossway) in exchange for this honest review.
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A 10-Week Study for Women on the Book of Romans
Why is Romans considered the greatest letter ever written? In this New Testament epistle, the apostle Paul provides the clearest explanation of the gospel and the eternal hope for a humanity marred by sin and death. Through King Jesus, God reveals his righteousness, redeems his people from their sins, and unlocks the floodgates of his mercy.
In this 10-week Bible study for women, Lydia Brownback examines Romans verse by verse to explore how God works through his Son and in the hearts of his people. Written for individuals or groups, each lesson helps women understand important doctrines of the faith, such as justification, propitiation, and redemption, on a practical and accessible level.
💭My Thoughts
This was a very solid Bible study for the great book of Romans!
I absolutely loved how it was organized, with the lovely reading plans, graphs, lists, timelines, and many more helpful resources it contained for study. I really appreciated the exegetical overview that was both in-depth and easy to grasp.
Oftentimes I don't pay much attention to the discussion questions or reflections in a nonfiction book. I find that most of them are vague, unhelpful, and just not worth my time to answer. But in this Bible study, most of the discussion questions throughout were very thoughtful, specific, and made me ponder and relate to myself the important truths that were presented in the text that much more.
Another aspect I admired in this study is how the writer did not "dumb down" the information at all like in so many modern Christian nonfiction books nowadays. As I mentioned before, it is written in a clear, easy-to-digest way. However, it's never over-simplified to the point of being shallow. The writer touches on many vital doctrines of the faith and explores them in depth, making them come alive to the reader perhaps in a new way.
I used this as a personal Bible study, but it would work excellently for both personal and group studies. All in all, it was a really refreshing, gospel-infused, rich, practical, accessible Bible study for Romans. I enjoyed the format, organization, discussion questions and the entire book so much, and would highly recommend!
*I received this book for free from the publisher (Crossway) in exchange for this honest review.
Content: N/A
Recommend for: Written primarily for women; personal OR group study
Link to review on my blog:
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November 27, 2025
Studying Romans with this Flourish Bible Study guide felt like opening the door to a room filled with light… steady, Scripture-shaped light that reveals the holiness of God and the mercy He pours out through His Son. Romans: The Glory of the Gospel carries a tender weight, the kind that draws your attention to the infallible Word with a quiet awe.
Lydia Brownback guides the reader verse by verse with gentle clarity, always pointing upward, always pointing back to Scripture. The way she handles doctrines like justification, redemption, and propitiation feels both faithful and deeply worshipful… not academic for its own sake, but truth that invites the heart to bow in gratitude and wonder.
The layout of this study serves beautifully. The readings, timelines, and small helps scattered throughout never distract; they feel like markers along a well-worn path, helping you slow down enough to truly see the view. The questions guide without pushing, opening space for honest reflection before the Lord. I found myself pausing often, letting the Word settle into my heart and mind, letting grace remind me that every promise and every explanation of the Gospel is rooted in God’s steadfast love.
What moved me most was how this study keeps the righteousness of God at the center… His holiness, His mercy, His redeeming work through my precious Savior, Jesus Christ. Romans reshapes the way we see everything, and this guide honors that. There is a beautiful reverence here that creates room for both understanding and worship.
When I finished, my heart felt steadier… more anchored in the Gospel… more aware of the glory of Jesus woven through every chapter. This is a study I will return to for the way it draws me closer to the majesty of the Lord with sincerity and joy.
Romans: The Glory of the Gospel is a beautiful choice for women who want to grow in their understanding of Romans, for small groups seeking Scripture-rich depth, and for anyone longing to sit with the Gospel and a blueprint for a life shaped by His truth and praise.
I received a copy of Romans: The Glory of the Gospel from Crossway. I am not required to write a positive review in any way or for any reason. My honest and unbiased opinions expressed in this review are my own. My review focuses on how true it is to Scripture, the writing style, the pacing, and the content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
Lydia Brownback guides the reader verse by verse with gentle clarity, always pointing upward, always pointing back to Scripture. The way she handles doctrines like justification, redemption, and propitiation feels both faithful and deeply worshipful… not academic for its own sake, but truth that invites the heart to bow in gratitude and wonder.
The layout of this study serves beautifully. The readings, timelines, and small helps scattered throughout never distract; they feel like markers along a well-worn path, helping you slow down enough to truly see the view. The questions guide without pushing, opening space for honest reflection before the Lord. I found myself pausing often, letting the Word settle into my heart and mind, letting grace remind me that every promise and every explanation of the Gospel is rooted in God’s steadfast love.
What moved me most was how this study keeps the righteousness of God at the center… His holiness, His mercy, His redeeming work through my precious Savior, Jesus Christ. Romans reshapes the way we see everything, and this guide honors that. There is a beautiful reverence here that creates room for both understanding and worship.
When I finished, my heart felt steadier… more anchored in the Gospel… more aware of the glory of Jesus woven through every chapter. This is a study I will return to for the way it draws me closer to the majesty of the Lord with sincerity and joy.
Romans: The Glory of the Gospel is a beautiful choice for women who want to grow in their understanding of Romans, for small groups seeking Scripture-rich depth, and for anyone longing to sit with the Gospel and a blueprint for a life shaped by His truth and praise.
I received a copy of Romans: The Glory of the Gospel from Crossway. I am not required to write a positive review in any way or for any reason. My honest and unbiased opinions expressed in this review are my own. My review focuses on how true it is to Scripture, the writing style, the pacing, and the content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
March 23, 2025
Romans: The Glory of the Gospel is the 14th installment in the Flourish Bible Study by Lydia Brownback and might be the most in depth so far. Or possibly it feels that way because I’ve always loved this book of the Bible and chose to spend more time exploring it.
If you haven’t experienced this women’s Bible study series, I encourage you to try it out. I came across this study a couple of years ago and eagerly await the publication of each new book. Not only does this study help you dig into the Word of God, but to find meaning, guidance, and inspiration in your everyday life.
This verse-by-verse study fleshes out the Good News with Scripture readings, insightful questions, and a section titled “Let’s Talk” that really drives the messages home.
#CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions are 100% my own.
If you haven’t experienced this women’s Bible study series, I encourage you to try it out. I came across this study a couple of years ago and eagerly await the publication of each new book. Not only does this study help you dig into the Word of God, but to find meaning, guidance, and inspiration in your everyday life.
This verse-by-verse study fleshes out the Good News with Scripture readings, insightful questions, and a section titled “Let’s Talk” that really drives the messages home.
#CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions are 100% my own.
May 31, 2025
I would give this more than 5 🌟’s because of how deep this study goes into the book of Romans. I have come out seeing God more clearly and my grateful heart that he chose to save even a sinner like me. Highly recommend to anyone who thinks they know this book already or anyone who is new to Romans. Lydia Brownback’s Flourish series (this is the 14th book so far, with more planned) is a solid series studying both OT and NT with references from each regardless of the book being studied (biblical theology)
Content: deep theology doctrines, judgement, humility and so much more good stuff!
Content: deep theology doctrines, judgement, humility and so much more good stuff!
November 14, 2025
not as in depth as some of her other studies, high level overview of Romans.
December 9, 2025
Enjoyable study in Romans. Not as in-depth as some of her other studies.
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