Romans: Verse-by-Verse: A Classic Evangelical Commentary

by William R. Newell

"The only hope of Christianity is in the rehabilitating of the Pauline theology. It is back, back, back, to an incarnate Christ and the atoning blood, or it is on, on, on to atheism and despair," wrote Francis L. Patton, former president of Princeton University . Those prophetic words aptly introduce William R. Newell's classic commentary on the Epistle to the Romans and underscore the church's continuing need to study and teach the book of Romans.

Genres: Theology

592 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1938

About the author

William Reed Newell (1868-1956) was known for his Bib­li­cal com­ment­ar­ies on Ro­mans, He­brews, and the Book of Re­ve­la­tion. He moved to Lees­burg, Flo­ri­da, in 1910, and for some time was pas­tor of the Pres­by­ter­i­an church there.

Reviews

[Julia]

This book is changing my life. God knew I was desperate for a deep understanding of all the layers of salvation and reconciliation Jesus has accomplished for us. The freedom of the Gospel is on full display in a way I have never seen before through Newell’s intricate and grandfatherly presentation. It is a salve to my soul.

[Bradley Somers]

Newell was ahead of his time in devotional commentary. He is clear and pastoral. Not technical.

[Jacob O'connor]

Can we understand the deeper teachings of the Bible?

Newell's commentary is more or less fine, but Romans has some controversial passages. It is for these passages that I'm interested in a commentary at all, so I was disappointed at how quickly Newell appealed to God's inscrutability. Clearly God is beyond us. We'll never fully grasp Him even if we have eternity to do it. Even so, I believe Paul wrote his letter to the Romans in order to be understood. Humility aside, give me an opinion, man.

[Jennifer Johnston]

This will be an ongoing read and reference.. I have only gone through Romans 1 so far, as that is primary reason I purchased this years ago.. to accompany a deep dive/memorization of that chapter. In going back through my highlights, I am compelled now to give this 5 stars and to go read through the remainder of the chapters.

[nimbleniles]

If you're a Christian and you'd like to better understand the Bible then read this book.

[Bryan]

A great book to use if you are doing a study of the book of Romans

[John Gregory]

this one of the best commentaries on Romans tgat I have ever read! If anyone is truly wanting too
learn the book of
romans, this issue will not dissapoint.