The Epistle to the Romans and the Gospel of John for generations have been favorite and theologically foundational biblical writings among the devout. Unfortunately, Romans, like John, is quoted a lot more than well understood.

Misinterpretation is the mother of misapplication in the business of living out our faith. One other problem in both cases is that some scholarly commentaries are too technical and non-pastoral to enlighten and edify whereas others are frankly too devotional, too sketchy and too superficial to really explain the text.

This exposition attempts to strike the balance and bring the Sunday meaning forward into Monday morning significance. The goal is that serious students will rediscover the profound message to the ancient Roman church resounding with refreshing force and clarity in a day where pious froth is the norm.

Jim Andrews holds a BA in Journalism from West Virginia Tech, an Th. M in New Testament Exegesis from Dallas Theological Seminary, and an M.

A in Classics from the University of Colorado. He has spent 60 years total in the ministry, (21 teaching in Bible college and seminary respectively).

He has authored 5 books and has hosted a popular radio program, The Final Word for the last 20 years while pastoring Lake Bible Church in Lake Oswego, Oregon for the last 33 years. Jim is known for his clear, uncompromising and forceful expository teaching.

He and his wife, Olsie, are natives of West Virginia. They have two daughters, two grandchildren, and five great grands.

(See lakebiblechurch. com and thefinalwordradio.

com). .