The Letter to the Romans is Paul's masterpiece. In 52 weekly chapters Simon Ponsonby brings Paul's greatest letter to life.

Simon Ponsonby presents 52 inspirational chapters, bringing Paul's greatest letter to life, and blending careful theological and historical detail with illuminating application. Romans is intellectually and theologically massive. Augustine of Hippo, the great architect of Western theology, was converted while reading Romans. Martin Luther's encounter with the text led to a personal revival and the European Reformation, and Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones refused to teach on Romans for decades until he had grappled with and understood chapter 6. This passionate, illuminating devotional will prove a potent means of grace and growth.

"Tackles the towering truths contained in Romans with freshness and immediacy ... it deserves the widest possible readership." -- Eleanor Mumford "This is how all biblical commentaries should be written." -- Dr Lucy Peppiatt, Dean of Studies, Westminster Theological Centre "Christian teachers and preachers have been waiting years for a good, contemporary, and freshly inspiring work on Romans. Here it is at last." -- Canon Robin Gamble "Aimed not only at the intellect, but also at the heart and will, it is a treasure trove of preaching and teaching illustrations." -- Dr Rich Nathan "If I could only choose one person to hear preach the whole way through Romans, I honestly think Simon Ponsonby would be at the top of my list." -- Pete Hughes "An erudite piece of work interestingly written that may stand alongside some of the better treatments of Romans. Anyone who wants to learn more about Romans - or to teach it - should read this book." -- R.T. Kendall

Simon Ponsonby is an international author, speaker and theologian based at St Aldate's Oxford, where he leads a School of Theology. He is author of several books.

__Contents__  
Introduction 9  
1\. The Journey Begins 14  
2\. A Life-Changing Letter 23  
3\. Meeting Paul 30  
4\. The Gospel (1:2–7) 38  
5\. Apostolic Apps (1:8–16) 47  
6\. Concerning His Son (1:3) 55  
7\. Harvests and Hindrances (1:13) 61  
8\. The Gospel for Christians (1:15) 68  
9\. Going for God's Gospel (1:16–17) 78  
10\. The God Who Would Be Known (1:18–21) 86  
11\. Wicked is as Wicked Does (1:18–32) 95  
12\. The Spiral of Sin (1:18–32) 102  
13\. The Conscience Compass (2) 111  
14\. Judgment Day (2:1–16) 119  
15\. I'm a Jew on the Inside (2:17 – 3:4) 126  
16\. Even if You are Faithless, God Remains Faithful (3:3) 134  
17\. The Righteousness of God (3:21–26) 142  
18\. Faith Alone in Christ Alone (3:21–31) 150  
19\. My Father Abraham (4) 158  
20\. The Gospel of Love (5:5–8) 165  
21\. Heaven's Hoi Polloi (5:12–21) 172  
22\. Go, Sin No More (6) 179  
23\. Red, Amber, Green (6:11–13) 187  
24\. The Law of Sinai and the Law of Sin (7:1–6) 195  
25\. Laws at War (7:14–25) 205  
26\. Two Propositions, Two Prepositions (8:1–4) 214  
27\. The Spirit of Holiness (8:4–11) 221  
28\. A Father to the Fatherless (8:14–17) 228  
29\. The Spirit of Adoption (8:14–17) 236  
30\. The Privileges of a Prince (8:17–30) 243  
31\. God is For Us (8:31) 252  
32\. Longing, Belonging, Prolonging (9) 262  
33\. Paul's Type of Christian (10) 271  
34\. Good News for Whom? (10) by Joseph Steinberg 279  
35\. For the Jew First (11:11, 14) 287  
36\. Making Jews Jealous (11:11, 14) 298  
37\. Holocaust Memorial (11:26) 309  
38\. Living Sacrifices in a Lust-Soaked Society (12:1) 320  
39\. Boiled Frog or Frog Prince? (12:2) 331  
40\. God's Fire Service (12:11) 339  
41\. Ablaze with the Spirit (12:11) 346  
42\. Charisms and Character (12:3–6) 354  
43\. God and Politics (13:1–7) 362  
44\. Get Up and Get Dressed (13:8–14) 370  
45\. Don't Get Edgy with the Veggie (14:1–11) 377  
46\. Risen and Reigning (14:9) 385  
47\. Super-Size, Super-Skinny, Super-Spiritual (14:17) 394  
48\. My Word, God's Word! (15:4) 403  
49\. An Ordinary Priest (15:15–21) 411  
50\. Give It Up (15:20–29) 421  
51\. Is Christianity Male? (16:1–7) 429  
52\. Benedictus Benedicat (15:5, 13, 33; 16:25–27) 440  
Notes 450  
Bibliography 470

\["For Christians seeking deeper biblical understanding", "Explains complex themes in Romans for everyday life", "You will grow spiritually and understand God's grace"\]

Experience the transformative power of Paul's letter to the Romans with 52 insightful weekly readings.

Simon Ponsonby

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Praise

Dedication

Introduction

1. The Journey Begins

2. A Life-Changing Letter

3. Meeting Paul

4. The Gospel (1:2–7)

5. Apostolic Apps (1:8–16)

6. Concerning His Son (1:3)

7. Harvests and Hindrances (1:13)

8. The Gospel for Christians (1:15)

9. Going for God's Gospel (1:16–17)

10. The God Who Would Be Known (1:18–21)

11. Wicked is as Wicked Does (1:18–32)

12. The Spiral of Sin (1:18–32)

13. The Conscience Compass (2)

14. Judgment Day (2:1–16)

15. I'm a Jew on the Inside (2:17 – 3:4)

16. Even if You are Faithless, God Remains Faithful (3:3)

17. The Righteousness of God (3:21–26)

18. Faith Alone in Christ Alone (3:21–31)

19. My Father Abraham (4)

20. The Gospel of Love (5:5–8)

21. Heaven's Hoi Polloi (5:12–21)

22. Go, Sin No More (6)

23. Red, Amber, Green (6:11–13)

24. The Law of Sinai and the Law of Sin (7:1–6)

25. Laws at War (7:14–25)

26. Two Propositions, Two Prepositions (8:1–4)

27. The Spirit of Holiness (8:4–11)

28. A Father to the Fatherless (8:14–17)

29. The Spirit of Adoption (8:14–17)

30. The Privileges of a Prince (8:17–30)

31. God is For Us (8:31)

32. Longing, Belonging, Prolonging (9)

33. Paul's Type of Christian (10)

34. Good News for Whom? (10) by Joseph Steinberg

35. For the Jew First (11:11, 14)

36. Making Jews Jealous (11:11, 14)

37. Holocaust Memorial (11:26)

38. Living Sacrifices in a Lust-Soaked Society (12:1)

39. Boiled Frog or Frog Prince? (12:2)

40. God's Fire Service (12:11)

41. Ablaze with the Spirit (12:11)

42. Charisms and Character (12:3–6)

43. God and Politics (13:1–7)

44. Get Up and Get Dressed (13:8–14)

45. Don't Get Edgy with the Veggie (14:1–11)

46. Risen and Reigning (14:9)

47. Super-Size, Super-Skinny, Super-Spiritual (14:17)

48. My Word, God's Word! (15:4)

49. An Ordinary Priest (15:15–21)

50. Give It Up (15:20–29)

51. Is Christianity Male? (16:1–7)

52. Benedictus Benedicat (15:5, 13, 33; 16:25–27)

Notes

Bibliography

Ponsonby, Simon

Simon Ponsonby presents 52 weekly chapters focused around the book of Romans, bringing Paul's greatest letter to life. Blending careful theological and historical detail with illuminating application, this work is somewhat more substantial than most devotionals. No other New Testament epistle has such scope and depth: Touching on every major theological theme, Romans is intellectually and theologically massive. This remarkable epistle has had a huge impact on the Church over the Centuries: Augustine of Hippo, the great architect of Western theology, was converted while reading Romans. Martin Luther's encounter with the text led to a personal revival and the European Reformation. and Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones refused to teach on Romans for decades until he had grappled with and understood chapter 6. This passionate, illuminating devotional will prove to be a potent means of grace and growth.

"Tackles the towering truths contained in Romans with freshness and immediacy ... it deserves the widest possible readership." -- Eleanor Mumford "This is how all biblical commentaries should be written." -- Dr Lucy Peppiatt, Dean of Studies, Westminster Theological Centre "Christian teachers and preachers have been waiting years for a good, contemporary, and freshly inspiring work on Romans. Here it is at last." -- Canon Robin Gamble "Aimed not only at the intellect, but also at the heart and will, it is a treasure trove of preaching and teaching illustrations." -- Dr Rich Nathan "If I could only choose one person to hear preach the whole way through Romans, I honestly think Simon Ponsonby would be at the top of my list." -- Pete Hughes "An erudite piece of work interestingly written that may stand alongside some of the better treatments of Romans. Anyone who wants to learn more about Romans - or to teach it - should read this book." -- RT Kendall

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‘God Is With Us’ is a theologically rich book unlike the average, wishy-washy devotional, guiding you through the theological and historical detail of Paul’s powerhouse letter to the Roman Church.

If you find daily reading booklets light-weight and more ‘milk’ than ‘meat’, Simon Ponsonby has compiled a 52 week devotional that will satisfy your spiritual hunger. Combining scholarly depth with solid application, this extensive exploration through the book of Romans will encourage genuine engagement with Scripture, and in turn genuine transformation.

Romans has been the most influential New Testament Epistle throughout Church history, inspiring many to reshape theology, seek revival and change history:  
• Augustine of Hippo read Romans, converted to Christianity and become the architect of Western Christianity  
• Martin Luther read Romans, which inspired his thesis that he nailed to the Church doors and led to the European Reformation  
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"God is for Us" offers 52 weekly readings from Romans, blending theology and application. Ideal for those seeking deeper understanding of Paul's teachings and their impact on the Church.

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52 Weekly Readings from Paul's Letter to the Romans

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