Paul's Gospel in Romans: Vertical, Horizontal, and Cosmic Dimensions

"Examines the vast scope of salvation in all its rich dimensions" This book defines the message of the gospel in Paul's Letter to the Romans while correcting mistaken views and theology. "An amazing exposition of Paul's Letter to the Romans that examines the vast scope of salvation in all its rich dimensions: vertical, horizontal, and cosmic. This book will leave readers with a bigger and better vision of Paul's gospel and of the God of the gospel." -- Michael F. Bird , Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia "This introduction to the chief theological themes of Romans manages to be clear, concise, practical, and engaged with the most recent scholarship all at once! It would be a great choice for college, seminary, and church classes on Romans." -- Frank Thielman , Beeson Divinity School "Williams hammers at the text of Romans to uncover the gospel, reminding us of its centrality. He also shows that the gospel has several dimensions: It is vertical, horizontal, and cosmic. An important book." -- Thomas R. Schreiner , The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "Overcoming the false choices of 'atonement models, ' Williams traces beautifully the integral vectors of Christ's saving work. Erudite, to be sure, but deeply edifying." -- Michael Horton , Westminster Seminary California "No subject could be more crucial than the gospel, and no body of literature is better suited to its illumination than Paul's Epistle to the Romans. This book eschews narrow understandings of the gospel and its effects. A welcome corrective." -- Stephen Westerholm , McMaster University (emeritus) "A helpful and accessible book on Romans. It skillfully engages the most recent research on Paul while landing in a place that is pastorally wise and devotionally satisfying." -- Gregory R. Lanier , Reformed Theological Seminary