The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible for the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman.Romans 6 is one of the most important texts on Christian living, conversion, and baptism, and it is foundational for Christian ethics. It reveals the foundation of Paul's theology and indeed the whole of Christianity: We must die with Christ to live with him. This exposition of Romans 6 offers guidance on preaching and teaching major Pauline theological concepts and shows how this classic text can speak afresh to the life of the church today."In contrast to a Western 'gospel' of self-determination and self-realization, the authors' precise, lucid, and deeply informed exposition of Romans 6 offers pastors and church teachers a rich engagement with Paul's gospel."-- John M.

G. Barclay , Durham University (emeritus)"This learned yet accessible book unearths the theological and pastoral riches of Romans 6:1-7:6. The result is a treasure trove of exegetical and theological insights that attend to the text and its reception history. A must-read for scholars and pastors alike."-- Susan Eastman , Duke Divinity School (emerita)"Few passages in Paul's letters are more central to the gospel, to Christian identity, and to Christian ethics than Romans 6. A critical book, not least for those who preach and teach."-- Michael J. Gorman , St.

Mary's Seminary & University"A work of remarkable depth and scale that is informed by contemporary exegetical scholarship and by the richness of historical theology, yet it also succeeds in being accessible to a wide readership."-- Grant Macaskill , Durham University"The authors' lively, thorough, and practical engagement with Romans 6 stimulates both intellect and conscience. This book is exegetically rigorous and pastorally persuasive."-- Dennis R. Edwards , North Park Theological Seminary"Challenges the church to teach and preach a message at the heart of the Christian confession of faith: dying to self as the pathway to life. This book is a whirlwind that stirs up issues of identity and faith that cannot be ignored. Bravo!"-- Max J. Lee , North Park Theological Seminary.