Includes bibliographical references (pages xviii-xxv) and indexes.

I. Introduction -- General circumstances -- Integrity, literary history, and text -- Audience -- Nature and genre -- Purpose -- Theme -- Text and translation -- Structure -- Analysis of Romans (with page references) -- II. Text, exposition, and notes -- The letter opening (1:1-17) -- The heart of the gospel: Justification by faith (1:18--4:25) -- The assurance provided by the gospel: The hope of salvation (5:1--8:39) -- The defense of the gospel: The problem of Israel (9:1--11:36) -- The transformation power of the gospel: Christian conduct (12:1--15:13) -- The letter closing (15:14--16:27).

Paul's letter to the Romans has been called "the quintessence and perfection of saving doctrine." Perhaps the most challenging and thoroughly doctrinal book of the entire New Testament, Romans deals with many issues that are basic to Christian theology and practice. In this volume respected New Testament scholar Douglas J. Moo provides a superb study of Paul's letter to the Roman Christians and restates the enduring message of Romans for Christians today. Based on the English text but bringing into the discussion the underlying Greek at every point, this commentary focuses both on theological meaning and on contemporary significance. Moo contributes to the continuing debate regarding Paul's teaching on such issues as Jewish law and the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in the people of God. He also critically interacts with "the new perspective on Paul," highlights Romans's emphasis on "practical divinity," and traces the theme of gospel throughout the epistle. - Publisher.