Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Life

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You don't have to be a Christian to read this book! When I read St Paul's letter to the Romans in a hotel room in 1986 I was not a Christian, but when I had finished reading it I felt compelled to become one! Having read Andrew Ollerton's most wonderful ‘guide book’, I have been able to revisit this extraordinary letter in such a new and refreshing way. On all my travels, if all I had in my bag were the four Gospels, Paul's letter to the Romans and Andrew Ollerton's book, I would be tempted to feel that I would need nothing else!’– Sir David Suchet

On Paul’s apparent citing of homosexual sex as emblematic of sin in Romans 1, Ollerton says that the issues are beyond the scope of his book. But he adds that the historic teaching of the Church is that gay sex contradicts the divine pattern, and his footnotes point to resources along this line. It is hard not to imagine young adults in a Romans study group dropping their digestives in their tea and exclaiming, “Whoa! Hang on a minute. . .” Each chapter includes suggested Bible readings and questions for reflection, making this book a great choice for devotional reading. A practical and rich companion to help you journey through the book of Romans. Deep theology sits wonderfully alongside

I remember as a teenager using my lunch breaks to read and reread Paul’s letter to the Romans. Andrew Ollerton captures the compelling narrative substructure of Romans as he guides the reader steadily through this letter. Rather than shying away from the daunting mountain that is Romans, Andrew Ollerton takes it on, and takes the reader too on an adventure through its heights and depths. With inimitable pace and energy, the book explores the sometimes challenging, but ultimately hope-filled truths that Romans

Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Lifeis a perfect follow-up read for fans of Andrew's book The Bible: A Story That Makes Sense of Life, those who've recently completed The Bible Course, and readers who want a greater understanding of the book of Romans. On all my travels, if I had the Gospels, Paul’s letter to the Romans and Andrew Ollerton’s book I would need nothing else!’ Sir David Suchet So, why not give it a try? Here’s some tips that I develop further in my new book, Romans: A letter that makes sense of life. Start at the endThe Revd Mike Starkey is a freelance writer, and former Head of Church Growth for Manchester diocese. On all my travels, if I had the Gospels, Paul’s letter to the Romans and Andrew Ollerton’s book I would need nothing else! ― Sir David Suchet In this highly engaging exploration of the letter to the Roman churches, Andrew Ollerton’s natural and communicative style Romans is a perfect follow-up read for fans of Andrew’s first book The Bible, those who’ve completed Bible Society’s ‘The Bible Course’, or the Alpha course. St Paul’s Romans is one of the most important books of the Bible, but not the easiest. Andrew Ollerton has a gift for not only communicating it accessibly but also showing its deep and practical relevance to life now. ― David F. Ford, Emeritus Regius Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge

Andrew’s historical insights and storytelling make it a great resource for small groups and I will be journeying through it again with friends. Ultimately, this book is a valuable reminder of the reality of the Gospel. ― Andy Frost, Share Jesus International There is perhaps no more urgent task for today’s church than to re-engage Christians with the story of Scripture, and Andrew Ollerton has a wonderful gift of doing just that. Read this book and you will re-discover the riches of the gospel and the grandeur of the story we are all invited to be part of. ― Justin Brierley, Apologetics and Theology editor, PremierIt's been said that if the New Testament were the Himalayas, Paul's Epistle to the Romans would be Mount Everest. The chapters of this book therefore imagine the contents of the letter as a great mountain landscape - complex, challenging but highly rewarding. Together, we will take on the challenge of ascending to the summit, taking in the view and then descending to put it into practice on the other side.