Romans: The Niv Application Commentary: From Biblical Text to Contemporary Life (Hardcover)

by Douglas J. Moo (Author)

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This book, part of the NIV Application Commentary Series, helps readers learn how the message of Romans can have the same powerful impact today that it did when it was first written.

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Our culture does not encourage thoughtful reflection on truth. Yet living the gospel in a postmodern culture demands that Christians understand and internalize the truth about God and his plan for the world. Paul's letter to the Romans remains one of the most important expressions of Christian truth ever written. Its message forces us to evaluate who we are, who God is, and what our place in this world ought to be. Going beyond the usual commentary, this volume brings the meaning of Paul's great letter into the twenty-first century. Douglas Moo comments on the text and then explores issues in Paul's culture and in ours that help us understand the ultimate meaning of each paragraph. A final section suggests ways in which the eternal theology of Romans can be understood and lived out in our modern culture.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310494001
• ISBN-13: 978-0310494003
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Depends on what you are looking for..., October 24, 2003

By	Donovan D. Mattole "songofalbion" (Silverton, OR United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I agree that Moo's other commentary is a lot more indepth and a lot better, but for a Bible study of Romans this is the perfect commentary. It's half the price and it doesn't include all of the technical info that is important for a serious study, but not necessary for a basic Bible study. The key word is "Application" - this is a great guide that gives some background and good application to Paul's letter to the Romans, without getting too indepth. If you are looking for a guide to help you understand Romans and apply it to your life, I'd highly recommend this one. If you are a theological student studying Romans more indepth - go with Moo's bigger commentary.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Preachers!, July 27, 2004

By	Jay Matthew Barnes "Big Time Nerd!" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While this commentary is not as in-depth as Moo's NICNT commentary on Romans, it is still of great value to those who preach and/or teach the Bible. Why? Because of the contemporary application. For instance, Moo's comments on Romans 8 should be read by every evangelical Christian everywhere. Not only does he cover the Greek text adequately and succintly but he also makes the obvious connection between the ultimate redemption of the created universe and the need for real Christian ecology, which is often completely missed. Douglas Moo is a great commentator and this volume (as well as most of the NIV Application Commentaries) is must have!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Mid-level Commentary on Romans, September 9, 2006

By	R. Tobias (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

To me, this is a very fine commentary for personal Bible study. The sections on analysis of the text are brief compared to Moo's major commentary, of course, but are pithy, to the point, and display the interpretive accuracy that Dr. Moo is deservedly known for. He is particularly strong in explaining the flow of the letter. The bridging and application sections are useful in general. They often encouraged me in my own study of Romans to reflect on important issues that I would not have come up with on my own. In my own study, using Moo's major commentary for exegesis in tandem with this one for the applications, was for me the best of both worlds.