Be Right (Romans): How to Be Right with God, Yourself, and Others (The BE Series Commentary) by Warren W. Wiersbe

Be Right (Romans): How to Be Right with God, Yourself, and Others (The BE Series Commentary) Reviews

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  Steven Daughtry

  Romans study
  
  This was a great companion to read while going through the book of Romans. Wiersby does a thorough job of outlining and explaining the key components and concepts in the epistle and offers some good questions at the end of each chapter for self or group study. While some of his more conservative views come out from time to time, Wiersby's book is dead on with the important truths of salvation, grace, and life in Christ--the stuff that really matters.
  
  What an amazing gift we have in the grace and abundant life that we had been offered, Jews and Gentiles alike!
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  Lady Safari

  Absolutely brilliant.
  The books of Romans has just been my go to book in the Bible since lockdown, and this commentary didn’t disappoint.
  Worth working through this book!
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  Hope

  Another excellent commentary for laymen from the inimitable Wiersbe. His ability to clarify Scripture with Scripture (using verses from other books in the Bible to explain nuances of the ideas in Romans), is extremely helpful.
  
  I appreciated his discussion of justification because it is taught to be something God does "for us" as if we had no part in it. Some folks are content with this positional righteousness, but salvation is much more. As Wiersbe writes, "Our justification is the result of a living union with Christ. And this union ought to result in a new kind of life, a righteous life of obedience to God.... Justification by faith is not simply a legal matter between God and me; it is a living relationship."
  
  "Too many Christians are 'betweeners.' They live between Good Friday and Easter, believing in the cross, but not entering into the power and glory of the resurrection."
  
  He addresses many other important topics such as the Christian's relationship to the law, to sin, and to the Church. This is a very worthwhile study guide to a book that can be overwhelming in its theological heft.
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  Josh John

  The extraordinary ability of Warren Wiersbe is to take doctrinally deep passages (the entirety of Romans!) and present them with theological simplicity.
  
  By no means is this an exhaustive or deeply exegetical work, but truly reads as a layman’s companion guide as he works through the rich epistle to the Romans.
  
  It excels in its simplicity while still being practical and occasionally touching the technical and nuance of the original language.
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  Mike Eccles

  Having read some of Wiersby's commentaries on Old Testament books, I felt moved to read Romans with the aid of "Be Right". As with previous commentaries I found that this volume helped to slow me down, encouraging greater focus on the detail of the text and its implications. I didn't find this commentary as helpful as the others that I've read, but I also found Romans to be a significant challenge too. So there may be a chicken and egg problem here. I think though that there is an opportunity missed with "Be Right": a challenging book in the bible perhaps needed greater emphasis by Wiersby to simplify his guidance and insight. Still a very helpful volume though!
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  Bethany

  In terms of commentary writers, Wiersbe has become a fast favorite. Having read this and his comments on Hebrews, I will be ordering more of his commentaries to supplement my study and teaching prep in the future. Aside from the very clearly delineated structure and organization of the commentary, Wiersbe communicates in a manner that is both relational and accessible. The authority and inerrancy of scripture is the foundation every comment is built on. As I read, I was able to turn straight to scripture and see what he was pointing out in as I studied.
  
  
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  Joseph

  Weirsbe does a great job making Romans understandable in its textual context and the fuller biblical context. Most commentaries are exegetical, but this one is more of a detailed gloss. He explains scriptural references and allusions, historical situations, and unity of the message internally and with the Bible as a whole. Aside from his brief forays into full-throated dispensationalism, it's a very helpful commentary for clergy and laymen alike.
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  Frans Kempe

  I liked the way this book gives the reader an overview about what the book covers. He neatly separates the chapters so that it is easy to follow and also to get deeper into the book. It is good to have your Bible with you and go back to it over and over again. The questions in the back of each chapter was also helpful to process and remember what was said.
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  Meredith

  I read "Be Right" as part of a personal, in depth Bible study on the book of Romans. It was helpful in isolating and understanding the major themes of Romans, but it was hard to concentrate on the more technical analysis.
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  Steve Abney

  Have a much deeper understanding of the gospel and Paul's ministry. Awesome book
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  Gary

  Enjoyed as a group study
  
  Well written. Good insight into Paul's letter to a group of early Christ followers in the thick of a very anti-christ environment.
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  Erika

  I started reading Romans and was immediately discouraged. I had heard that the book Romans was a “must read” if I wanted to understand the reason, we REALLY needed Jesus to die for us & that it tied together the rest of the Bible. I had also heard it referred to as the, “meatiest” Book in the Bible. Problem was, every time I attempted to read it, I’d get frustrated. I didn’t understand the context, couldn’t pinpoint the audience, and despite googling my butt off, I couldn’t figure out what certain verses meant. Oh but This book!!!!!! This book solved all of that. I just finished the book, (and the book of Romans), and I’m encouraged, grateful, and more in love with God than I’ve ever been. Such a perfect, merciful, wise God. I’m overwhelmed with love after finishing this book. I’m overwhelmed with the amount of love Jesus has for us. I’m overwhelmed at the faith of Paul, and they heartfelt love he put into his letter to the Romans. The perfect plan God had for both the Jew, and gentile to be saved. What a Gift!
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  Jack Hansen

  The Book of Romans is text worth studying often. This study by Warren W. Wiersbe discusses the context in which the words are transcribed, words ascribed to the Apostle, Paul, and counted as the sacred word of God.
  
  Paul starts many Christian churches throughout vast regions. They require tending as others try to falsely preach the gospel, one that benefits themselves and does not serve others. Paul sends letters with disciples to guide those straying from God's word. These instructions are tenets for Christians to live a life according to the Will of God and not a life of self pleasure and pride.
  
  Wiersbe's study on Romans explores the fundamentals of Christianity with thought-provoking questions at the back of each chapter. Study groups discuss this biblical masterpiece for its many lessons that apply today.
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  B

  Mr. Wiersbe was very inconsistent with his use of terms in Be Right because he generally did not define them; therfore, he was able to change the meaning at will (i.e. law, righteousness, salvation, etc). He contradicts himself not only across chapters, but also within the same chapter in one instance. As with other books in the Be Series, this study guide is replete with speculative comments from the author. Overall this exposition of Romans was very sloppy, and not edifying. I don't recommend it.
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  Jessica Little

  Romans is packed with solid spiritual guidance. I’m not sure I’ve ever really dug deep into the book of Romans, so this commentary was really helpful. Paul is so blunt and upfront with what how Christians should act, but he balances it with such a freedom to work out our own salvation with Jesus as our Lord. It’s such a good book.
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  Kay

  Romans is one of my favorite books in the Bible and I’ve read it many time. That being said, I found this commentary to shed new light on a few of the passages that I’ve struggled with over the years, much of which was due to traditions or terminology of the period. I love using these commentaries along with my Bible reading.
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  Crystal Pollard

  I read this commentary while studying through the book of Romans along with another commentary. This commentary was helpful and brought some insight into what can be a difficult book to study. While I did not agree with 100% of Wiersbe's comments I did agree with probably 99%. Always read commentaries with discernment. The Bible is the only thing we can rely on 100%.
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  Jenny Knippa

  DEEP DIVE!
  A great verse-by-verse walk-through of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lots of links to other scriptures that stitched the book into the books around it. The occasional greek word translations were sweet little nuggets of incite for this logophile.
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  Terri

  This is a good commentary on the Book of Romans. It's been a while since I finished it, but will say that I liked how is was laid out, read the chapter in Romans, and break it down. I will be doing a BE series bundle and look forward to getting into the next book in the series. Be Wise.
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  Jan Norton

  Inspirational
  
  Dr. Wiersbe speaks to the reader where he or she is. I love the way he brings the reader into the life of the Scripture. Romance is one of my favorite books in the Bible.
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  Andy Febrico Bintoro

  The book of Rome was one of the hardest book, for the content was full of theology and soteriology. Here this commentary was explained justification and freedom in the way ordinary people could understand.
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  Grace

  I differed with him on a few things but it was a very insightful commentary to read along with my Bible reading.
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  Barbara

  Romans has many familiar verses as well as some passages that are difficult. Wiersbe's book provides helpful insights.