Two summers ago, I was finishing up a School Law class at Liberty University and was first introduced to the writing of Francis Schaeffer through his book How Should We Then Live? which I reviewed here. Since then, I’ve enjoyed a number of his articles and commentaries on theology, doctrine, and other topics regarding spiritual growth. I was particularly intrigued by the title of The Finished Work of Christ as the cover describes it’s focus as the truth of Romans 1-8. The book of Romans is such a great resource for anyone seeking a clear understanding of what the gospel is all about. In this work, Schaeffer takes Romans 1-8 and exegetes the text with a particular focus on Romans 1:16-17 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
I would recommend this book to anyone that seeks to understand Romans more deeply…particularly when considering our current culture and what it means to subscribe to a faith that points to absolute truth and a Savior who keeps His promises. Grace upon grace upon grace.
I highlighted several things while reading and posted my notes below…