Romans

Romans: An Expositional Commentary offers a verse-by-verse exposition of Paul’s epistle to the Romans, widely regarded as his fullest and most comprehensive statement of the gospel. Dr. R.C. Sproul guides readers through the letter’s major doctrines, drawing on decades of careful study and pastoral ministry.

Adapted from sermons preached at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., this book reflects the ancient practice of lectio continua—continuous exposition through a biblical book. Sproul focuses on the key themes and the “big picture” of each passage rather than offering exhaustive verse-level commentary, making the work accessible to a broad audience while retaining theological depth. He traces Paul’s argument from the revelation of God’s wrath against human sinfulness through the doctrine of justification by faith alone, the believer’s union with Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit in sanctification, God’s sovereign purposes in election, and the practical outworking of the gospel in Christian community and conduct.

Throughout the commentary, Sproul draws on the epistle’s historic influence—its role in the conversions of Augustine, Luther, and Wesley—and engages with theological questions such as propitiation and expiation, the covenants of works and grace, the imputation of Christ’s righteousness, and the relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility. The result is a work that is at once doctrinally substantive and pastorally warm, intended to serve as an overview and introduction to this pivotal letter.

Key Themes

• Justification by faith alone and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness
• The wrath of God, human sinfulness, and the necessity of the atonement
• Reconciliation with God through Christ’s death and ongoing intercession
• God’s sovereign purpose in election and the preservation of His people
• The call to transformed living in light of the gospel

Featured Quotes “Jesus got what He did not deserve; we got what He did deserve—the righteousness that is by faith.”

“What our morality can never achieve, God can achieve. What our behavior and performance are incapable of attaining, God can attain for us. That is the gospel.”