"Christianity has been the most powerful,

transforming force in human history -and the book of Romans is the most basic, most comprehensive

statement of true Christianity."

Thousands of listeners who have followed James Montgomery Boice's pilgrimage through Paul's Epistle to the Romans know how fervently he believes the above statement. On his weekly radio program,

"The Bible Study Hour," the pastor of Philadelphia's Tenth Presbyterian Church has spent several years preaching through that one book.

Those who have listened to Boice's monumental series, and those who wish they had, will savor each compelling point in Romans: An Expositional Commentary. When completed, Boice's sermons will appear as a

four-volume set.

This first volume, Justification by Faith, traces Paul's reasoning from his opening declaration of the power of the gospel to the confession of Christ's resurrection might in 4:25. Subjects covered in volume 1 include:

"A Reputation Worth Having" (1:8) "Not Ashamed" (1:16-17) "Lifting the Lid on Hell" (1:29-31) "The Steps of Faith" (4:12)

"Not Hearers Only, but Doers" (2:12-15) "Amazing Grace" (3:22-24)

Romans: An Expositional Commentary provides a rich, stimulating study for pastors and teachers who want to share "the most powerful, transforming force in human history" with anyone who desires to experience it.