The Crossway Podcast How to Read 4 Confusing and Controversial Passages in Romans (Brian Rosner)
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Nov 17, 2025 Join Brian Rosner, a New Testament lecturer and former principal of Ridley College, as he unpacks the complexities of Romans. He discusses the powerful influence of Romans throughout history and its vital role during the Reformation. Rosner explains Paul's intentions behind the letter, revealing its missionary and pastoral goals. He also tackles challenging passages, such as the Adam-Christ parallel in Romans 5 and the debated meanings in Romans 7. Ultimately, he emphasizes the importance of reading Romans as a cohesive work to fully grasp its profound messages.
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Two Representative Heads
- Paul divides humanity fundamentally into those "in Adam" and those "in Christ," cutting across social identities.
- This representative framework undergirds both our condemnation and our hope of resurrection.
Representative Remedy In Christ
- Adam's role as representative explains how sin and death spread, but Christ as representative reverses it.
- Paul uses this analogy to show justification and life come through Christ's one act of righteousness.
Meaning Of "Not Counted Before Law"
- "Sin not counted before the law" means trespass presupposes a law to break, not that people were without sin.
- Adam's representative trespass explains death before Mosaic law; personal sinfulness is still affirmed elsewhere.
