Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-212) and indexes.

Part 1: Encountering an ancient letter: Romans 1:1-17; 15:14-16:27 -- Getting oriented: What is Romans really about? -- Paul and the Romans -- The gospel of God : Romans 1:1-17 -- Part 2: Encountering the human dilemma: Romans 1:18-3:20 -- God's wrath against sinners: Romans 1:18-32 -- Jews are "without excuse": Romans 2:1-29 -- The universal power of sin: Romans 3:1-20 5050 Part 3: Encountering God's provision in Christ: Romans 3:21-4:25 -- God's righteousness in Christ: Romans 3:21-31 -- The faith of Abraham: Romans 4:1-25 -- Part 4: Encountering life and hope in Christ: Romans 5:1-8:39 -- Rejoicing in life and hope: Romans 5:1-21 -- Freedom from the power of sin: Romans 6:1-23 -- Freedom from the law: Romans 7:1-25 -- Life and hope through the Spirit: Romans 8:1-39 5050 Part 5: Encountering the relationship between Israel and the gospel: Romans 9:1-11:36 -- Israel and the plan of God: Romans 9:1-29 -- Israel, the Gentiles, and the righteousness of God: Romans 9:30-10:21 -- The future of Israel: Romans 11:1-36 -- Part 6: Encountering the transforming power of the gospel: Romans 12:1-15:13 -- The Christian mind-set: Romans 12:1-21 -- Citizens of the world and citizens of heaven: Romans 13:1-14 -- A plea for unity in the church: Romans 14:1-15:13 5050 Part 7: Encountering the letter's conclusion: Romans 15:14-16:27 -- Additional comments on the concluding material: Romans 15:14-16:27.