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1 SAMPLE TURABIAN WRITING IMPORTANT: This sample exegetical paper demonstrates Turabian writing style; however, the Th.D. Entrance paper is an essay and must be written in ESSAY FORMAT (Introduction, Body, Conclusion). EXEGETICAL PAPER ON ROMANS 1:8-17 A Paper Submitted to: In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Course: By: Date:

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. MAIN IDEA AND OUTLINE... 1 II. INTRODUCTION... 2 III. CONTEXT... 3 IV. CONTENT... 6 V. APPLICATION BIBLIOGRAPHY SAMPLE TURABIAN WRITING IMPORTANT: This sample exegetical paper demonstrates Turabian writing style; however, the Th.D. Entrance paper is an essay and must be written in ESSAY FORMAT (Introduction, Body, Conclusion). ii

3 MAIN IDEA The finished work of Jesus Christ has provided satisfaction for the sin and guilt of all who believe, both Jews and Gentiles, and is appropriated exclusively by grace through faith in Christ alone. OUTLINE I. Paul s desire to visit Rome (1:8-15) A. The reputation of the Church at Rome (v.8-10) B. The purpose of Paul s visit (v.11-13) c. The responsibility to the gospel (v.14-15) II. The extent of the gospel of Christ (1:16) A. Confidence in and commitment to the gospel (v.16a) B. Salvation is available for all who believe (v.16b) III. Conclusion: The just shall live by faith (v.17) 1

4 INTRODUCTION It is difficult to overemphasize the importance of the letter to the Romans. Whereas much of Paul s New Testament epistles address trouble and issues within the body of Christ, Romans is like a breath of fresh air. Although there are issues between Jews and Gentiles within the church at Rome, the primary emphasis of this letter is not trouble or correction. This letter serves as an introduction to Paul and his message. While typically one may assume Paul s theme as justification by faith, Douglas Moo reminds us that we must be careful not to impose on Romans a single theme when Paul may never have thought in those terms. 1 In his commentary on Romans, Jack Cottrell states that the letter to the Romans is the theology of the New Testament; it is also the definitive statement of the gospel [in which] doctrine and gospel merge. 2 Thus, it is in the pages of Romans that Paul introduces both his message of justification by faith in Christ, and himself as the messenger of the cross to the believers at Rome. 1 Douglas Moo, The Epistle to the Romans: NIV Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub., 1996), Jack Cottrell, The College Press NIV Commentary, Romans (Joplin, MO: College Press, 2005), 18. 2

5 CONTEXT Written from Corinth near the close of his third missionary journey, the letter to the Romans indicates Paul s earnest desire to visit the church at Rome and to introduce them to his ministry (Rom. 1:8-15). While Paul was certainly an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 1:1), he had not yet visited the church at Rome and felt the need to familiarize them with himself prior to his arrival. There was probably no one more qualified to write the letter to the Romans than was Paul. His background provided for tremendous insight, understanding, and identification with his readers. Founded in 753 B.C., Rome was an international city and capital of the Roman Empire. It was also the largest city in the world with a population of approximately one million. 3 The residents consisted of both Gentiles and Jews, and although Emperor Claudius temporarily banished them from Rome in 49 A.D., the city still held a sizeable population of Jews. There were undoubtedly thousands of Jews living in Rome at the time of the writing of Romans and at one point a quarter of the city north of the Tiber was given up to them. 4 3 Grant Osborne, Gen. Ed., Life Application Bible Commentary (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Pub., ), Rom. 1:7. 4 B. W. Johnson, The People's New Testament (Austin, TX: Christian Board of Pub., 1891; Wordsearch Corp., 2004), Acts 28:17. 3

6 There were also obvious problems between Jews and Gentiles in the church at Rome and Paul s background as an orthodox Jew (Phil. 3:5), as well as Roman citizenship and knowledge of Greco-Roman culture, religion, and philosophy (Acts 22:27) would enable him to address these issues with clarity and understanding. Thus, Paul s Jewish upbringing, coupled with his extensive ministry to Gentiles, likely helped equip him to deal with the Jew-Gentile controversy, which was clearly an issue among the Roman believers (Rom. 3:9,29). While the letter addresses the Jewish-Gentile issue, Paul s focus is the righteousness of God and justification by faith as the primary theme. Paul declares that all are lost and that none are righteous (Rom. 3:10); however, the gospel is God s saving power for everyone who believes: for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 5 The first part of the letter is doctrinal, and Paul proceeds to outline his message of salvation by grace through faith in Christ, providing a summary of his intended ministry among them. The second part of the letter addresses the practical application of the gospel. Romans 1:8-17 is the paramount of Paul s introduction, emphasizing his intense desire 5 John R.W. Stott, The Message of Romans: God s Good News for the World (Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 60. 4

7 to visit while setting forth his absolute confidence in the gospel of Jesus Christ and his commitment and accountability to it. Verses summarize the thrust of the rest of Paul's letter and give the reason behind Paul's missionary zeal. 6 His proposal plainly posits the necessity of the gospel in announcing Jesus finished work on Calvary and its power to effect salvation when accepted by faith (Rom. 3:21-24). 6 Grant Osborne, Gen. Ed., Life Application Bible Commentary (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, ), Rom. 1:16. 5

8 CONTENT I. Paul s desire to visit Rome (1:8-15) The initial purpose of Paul s writing to the Romans was to announce his planned visit to Rome and to introduce them to his ministry. While he clearly identifies himself as an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 1:1), Paul was not the founder of the church at Rome, and he did not want to merely presume their acceptance of him. In addition, Paul had often battled vicious rumors and false accusations from false teachers in attempts to hinder his effectiveness among other churches (Gal. 1:11-12; 2 Cor. 11:16-30), so he likely felt the need to introduce and establish himself among the believers at Rome as well. Thus, the purpose of his letter and planned visit is set forth from the start (v.8-15) wherein he opened his heart and said, in effect, Before I show you my theology, I am going to show you myself. 7 A. The reputation of the Church at Rome (v.8-10) [8] First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. [9] For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, [10] making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. 8 7 John MacArthur, Jr., MacArthur New Testament Commentary, Romans (Chicago: Moody Pub., ), Romans 1:8. 8 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982). 6

9 Paul begins this passage with thanksgiving unto God for the Romans (v.8) indicating that their welfare was important to him, arising both from his zeal for the glory of God, and from the interest he took in those whom he addressed. 9 Although he had not yet visited Rome at the time of writing (v.13), Paul was familiar with them by reputation. While there is no mention of apostolic leadership, the church was apparently notorious and had the reputation of being a strong and mature church, as noted by Bruce Barton: The recipients probably were a loosely knit fellowship of believers and not a highly organized church. That is, there were no ordained leaders by any title. And the Roman Christians worshiped in various homes and other meeting places, rather than in one church location (16:5, 14-16). But organized or not, this church had become large and influential - your faith is proclaimed throughout the world (1:8 NRSV). 10 Paul expresses strong appreciation for their faith, implying that it was world-renowned (v.8), which is a hyperbole meaning throughout the Roman Empire. 11 His admiration and love for them is clear, as he assures them that they are perpetually in his prayers (v.9). 9 Robert Haldane, Exposition of the Epistle to the Romans (Edinburgh: William Whyte & Co., 1842), Rom. 1:8. 10 Bruce B. Barton, Life Application New Testament Commentary, Romans (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Pub., 2001), John F. Walvoord, The Bible Knowledge Commentary (Wheaton: Victor Books, 1983), Rom. 1:8. 7

10 In addition to prayer for their well-being, Paul makes clear that he had desired to visit Rome for quite some time and had often prayerfully requested the opportunity to visit (v.10). Confident that he was now going to be able to do so, his plan was to first visit Jerusalem and deliver the offerings from Macedonia to the poor, and then Rome, being directed by the Holy Spirit that he would do both (Acts 23:11; Rom. 15:24-28). Although historically, it is clear that his initial plans were interrupted and he was arrested in Jerusalem (Acts 22:24) and spent two years awaiting trial in Caesarea (Acts 23:33). 12 Nonetheless, He did eventually get to Rome, only not as initially expected, but he was sent there as a prisoner awaiting trial before Caesar (Acts 28:16-19), being warned in advance by the Holy Spirit of such (Acts 21:11). B. The purpose of Paul s visit (v.11-13) [11] For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established-- [12] that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. [13] Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. There has been some debate as to specifically what Paul meant to imply when he stated that he wanted to impart some spiritual gift to establish them (v.11). Some apparently believe 12 James Orr, Gen. Ed. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986),

11 that Paul is referring to his apostolic authority, implying that he was going to give them some type of anointing or supernatural gifting. This idea supposes that Paul had the fullness of God (Rom. 15:29) and could impart spiritual gifts by the laying on of hands (1Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6; Heb. 6:2). 13 However, it does not seem plausible that Paul was referring to the gifts of the Spirit as mentioned in 1 Cor. 12, because verses 8-9 of the same chapter plainly state that the gifts are bestowed directly by the Spirit Himself, not through a human instrument. 14 Paul simply means that he would exercise his spiritual gift and in so doing would bless them. 15 As noted by Albert Barnes, Paul was merely expressing his confidence that God would produce fruit through him at Rome, as He had in other places (v.12-13): From this it appears that he desired to be among them to exercise the office of the ministry, to establish them in the gospel, and to confirm their hopes. He expected that the preaching of the gospel would be the means of confirming them in the faith; and he desired to be the means of doing it. It was a wish of benevolence, and accords with what he says respecting his intended visit in Romans 15:29, And I am sure that when I come, I shall come ill the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. To make known to them more 13 Finis Jennings Dake, Dake s Study Notes (Austin, TX: Wordsearch BibleElectronic, Wordsearch Corp., 1991), Rom. 1: John MacArthur, Jr., MacArthur New Testament Commentary, Romans (Chicago: Moody Pub., ), Rom. 1: Earl D. Radmacher, Gen. Ed., The NKJV Study Bible (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2007), Rom. 1:11. 9

12 fully the blessings of the gospel, and thus to impart spiritual gifts, was the design he had in view. 16 Thus Paul s passion to visit the church at Rome and his acknowledgment that both he and they would mutually benefit, denotes great respect for them and implies that, just as he was called to be an apostle (v.1), so the Roman Christians have been called to be people who name Jesus as Christ and Lord. 17 It is interesting that Paul mentions that he had been previously hindered from visiting Rome (v.13). The exact circumstances are unclear; however, Robert Haldane states three possibilities: Paul had been hindered till now from going to Rome. This may have happened in different ways, and through what are called second causes. It may have been occasioned by the services he found it indispensable to perform in other churches before leaving them; or it may have arisen from the machinations of Satan, the God of this world, exciting disturbances and opposition in these churches, 1 Thessalonians 2:18; or he may have been prevented by the Spirit of God, Acts 16:7. 18 Whatever the case, it is clear that he was eager to visit, felt that the Lord had specific plans, and believed that the visit would be productive. C. The responsibility to the gospel (v.14-15) 16 Albert Barnes, Barnes' Notes on the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Kregel Pub., 1962), Douglas Moo, The Epistle to the Romans: NIV Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub., 1996), Robert Haldane, Exposition of the Epistle to the Romans (Edinburgh: William Whyte & Co., 1842), Rom. 1:13. 10

13 [14] I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. [15] So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Paul felt it a duty to share the gospel of Christ, describing himself as a debtor to all men (v.14). John R.W. Stott effectively relates the meaning of Paul s indebtedness, which helps explain his eagerness to fulfill his call: There are, in fact, two possible ways of getting into debt. The first is to borrow money from someone; the second is to be given money from a third party for someone It is in this second sense that Paul is in debt. He has not borrowed anything from the Romans which he must repay. But Jesus Christ has entrusted him with the gospel for them. 19 Paul commonly acknowledged personal accountability, describing the role and responsibility of ministry to the Corinthians as that of a steward or manager (1 Cor. 4:2). The description denotes delegated authority and implies liability, as a steward worked under the authority of the master and reported directly to the master. 20 Paul recognized that the gospel has been entrusted unto believers and the responsibility compelled him to 19 John R.W. Stott, The Message of Romans: God s Good News for the World (Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), Grant Osborne, Gen. Ed., Life Application Bible Commentary (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Pub., ), 1 Cor. 4:2. 11

14 accountability, as by far the most important quality of a good steward is faithfulness, trustworthiness. 21 While Paul s primary call was to serve as an apostle unto the Gentiles (Rom. 11:13), he unmistakably recognized and accepted the obligation to share Christ with all people regardless of circumstance. Thus, in describing his ministry intentions, he distinguishes between those who spoke Greek and were considered Hellenistic in culture and the barbarians who were typically considered unlearned or unwise (v.14). Although Paul was no stranger to persecution, particularly in regards to opposition to his ministry (2 Cor. 11:23-28), he refused to allow opposition or trouble to silence him. He had completely surrendered himself to Christ (Gal. 2:20) and described himself as a drink offering, poured out unto God (2 Tim. 4:6). The drink offering speaks of the libations of the tabernacle in which a life was sacrificed in the place of another, indicating Paul s attitude and commitment. 22 In effect, his life was no longer his but God s, and he offered himself freely as a sacrifice unto the people of God (1 Cor. 4:9). He considered the people of God his joy (Phil. 4:1) and had 21 John MacArthur, Jr., MacArthur New Testament Commentary, Corinthians (Chicago: Moody Pub., ), 1 Cor. 4:2. 22 Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown, Jamieson- Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary (Austin, TX: Wordsearch Corp, Epiphany Software, 1871, 1999), 2 Tim. 4:6. 12

15 virtually counted the cost and learned to be content in all things (Phil. 4:11). Even when warned by the Holy Spirit that persecutions awaited him and that he would go bound unto Jerusalem (and eventually Rome), Paul faithfully resolved: None of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 23 II. The extent of the gospel of Christ (1:16) A. Confidence in and commitment to the gospel (v.16a) [16a] For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, forit is the power of God to salvation Many consider this verse as the primary theme of the letter to the Romans, as Paul boldly and unapologetically proclaimed his faith, not only in the finished work of Christ, but in the gospel that offers salvation to the masses (v.16). He later reaffirmed the same to Timothy, just before his execution, stating that he was not ashamed of Christ nor of his ministry as preacher, apostle, and teacher (2 Tim. 1:12). Not only had Paul s life been offered unto God, but he has no regrets or doubts. To Paul, the gospel was of utmost importance and he 23 The Holy Bible, The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Acts 20:24. 13

16 identified it as the infinite resources (dynamis, spiritual ability ) of God applied toward the goal of salvation. 24 It is here that Paul distinctly makes his stand and many commentators have called verses the text of which the rest of Romans is the exposition. 25 Paul s strong doctrinal emphasis regarding salvation by grace indicates that he intended to secure the foundation of faith among the Romans. Paul instructed the Ephesians that believers are justified by grace through faith in Christ alone (Eph. 2:8-9), thus it is a free gift, and wholly without works (Rom. 3:27-28; 4:1-8; 6:23; Eph. 2:8). 26 Certainly, those who trust the finished work of Christ as the means of satisfaction before God will certainly bear fruit (Gal. 5:22-23) and produce good works (Titus 3:5-8), but they are not trusting their own works as the means of salvation (Gal. 3:1-6). Paul refused to allow his preaching to become sidetracked by philosophy or works, but instead he remained true to the cross of Christ (1 Cor. 2:1-2). Nellie Constance admonishes this 24 John F. Walvoord, The Bible Knowledge Commentary (Wheaton: Victor Books, 1983), Rom. 1: John R.W. Stott, The Message of Romans: God s Good News for the World (Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), C. I. Scofield, Scofield s Study Notes (Austin, TX: Wordsearch Corp, Epiphany Software, 1995), Rom. 1:16. 14

17 generation to avoid the temptation to preach a message devoid of power: God cannot and does not save men apart from the gospel of Christ. There is a gospel today that makes light of the cross of Christ and the blood, which substitutes character, good works or many other things for faith in the work of Christ. This gospel has no power to save men and women, boys and girls from sin. Faith is the means of obtaining salvation. God s Word is the instrument through which God s power can be manifested. 27 Douglas Moo warns against the same and exhorts his readers to hold to Paul s position on the gospel, stating that declaring the gospel today requires that we subscribe to Paul s exalted view of Jesus; it is failure to do so that spawns many heresies. 28 Many today have become distracted with self-interest and have lost faith and interest in Christ. They compromise the gospel on the altar of personal and professional success. Paul dealt with this problem throughout much of his ministry, as charlatan teachers backtracked his ministry attempting to draw men unto themselves and distracting away from the cross of Christ (2 Cor. 11:13-20; Gal. 2:4; 1 Tim. 6:3-6; 2 Tim. 2:16-18). Too many have compromised the gospel, forsaken the cross, 27 N.E. Constance, Explorer's Bible Study, New Testament (Omaha, NE: FindEx Inc., 1978, 1988). 28 Douglas Moo, The Epistle to the Romans: NIV Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1996),

18 and weakened the effectiveness of the gospel of Christ, as noted by John Piper: The all-important, and pervasive rejected, truth is this: "[Jesus] was delivered up [to death] for our trespasses and raised for our justification" (Rom. 4:25) In other words, the center of Christianity in the center of pastoral life is the dishonorable, foolish, gruesome, and utterly glorious reality of the tortured God-man, Jesus Christ. More and more, He must become the issue. Not a vague, comfortable, pleasant Jesus that everybody likes but the one who is a "stumbling block" to Jews and "foolishness" to Gentiles. The closer you get to what makes Christianity ghastly, the closer you get to what makes it glorious. "I do not nullify the grace of God, for if justification were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose" (Gal. 2:21). 29 Paul knew that the cross was foolishness to some and a stumbling-block to others, because it undermines selfrighteousness and challenges self-indulgence. 30 The powerful message of the gospel includes the message of Jesus Christ, the Son of God incarnate; His death and finished work on the cross; His resurrection for our justification; and His return and reign. Anything less is not the gospel that Paul preached, nor will it produce the results that the early church experienced (Acts 2:42-46). B. Salvation is available for all who believe (v.16b) 29 John Piper, Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: a Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry, Preface (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Pub., 2002), John R.W. Stott, The Message of Romans: God s Good News for the World (Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994),

19 [16b] salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. It is important to note that the gospel is to the Jew first and also to the Gentile. Paul s ministry was to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15); however he had a passion for his own people, and often found the Synagogue in each new city and preached to the Jews first (Acts 13:5; Acts 14:1; 17:2; 18:19), because they were the covenant people of God (John 4:22) and the custodians of the truth (Rom. 3:2). Often his message was initially met with enthusiasm, only to be rejected when he began sharing that salvation was available to all, both Jews and Gentiles (Acts 13:45; 18:5-6); however, Paul never receded from his message. III. Conclusion: The just shall live by faith (v.17) [17] For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith." Paul now declares that God s righteousness is revealed in the gospel of Christ. To justify a person is to declare him legally righteous, and redemption for sin was provided in Christ s atoning death on the cross (Rom. 4:24-25). Through the sacrificial offering of Christ, God was both able to declare man justified, while remaining just in doing so. James Montgomery Boice writes: We begin to see the complexity of the Cross as soon as we list the words commonly used to explain it: substitution, 17

20 sacrifice, satisfaction, atonement, expiation, propitiation, purchase, redemption, ransom, mediation, reconciliation, and so on. 31 The conclusion is established. The gospel affirms that God declares man just for Jesus sake (2 Cor. 5:21) and salvation is provided on the basis of, and in response to, faith in Christ alone (Rom. 3:25-26; 6:23), hence, the just shall live by faith (Rom. 1:17; Gal. 3:11; Heb. 10:38). 31 James Montgomery Boice, Whatever Happened to the Gospel of Grace (Chicago: Crossway Books, 2001),

21 APPLICATION In addition to providing an introduction to Paul and his message, Romans 1:8-17 could be considered a brief synopsis of Paul s philosophy of ministry in that it clearly outlines man s fallen state of depravity and unrighteousness before God, as well as the effectiveness of the gospel as the cure for man s dilemma. Not only was this message important for the recipients at Rome, it serves as a challenge to today s reader and offers several applications as one considers the text: First, Paul s appreciation and care for the Roman believers reinforces the value and necessity of a mutual respect among members of the body of Christ, regardless of call or gifting. Second, Paul s dedication to ministry to all, Jew, Greek, or barbarian, recognizes a firm commitment to the vision of Jesus Christ that the gospel would be proclaimed unto all and that there would be unity among his people. Third, Paul s declaration that all men are lost and in need of salvation is met with his absolute confidence in the gospel as the power of God unto salvation, and should compel believers to share Christ with others, as the only hope of redemption. Finally, the finished work of Christ makes salvation available to all who believe on Christ and God remains just in justifying those who believe. 19

22 BIBLIOGRAPHY Barnes, Albert. Barnes' Notes on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Kregel Pub., Barton, Bruce B. Life Application New Testament Commentary, Romans. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Pub., Boice, James Montgomery. Whatever Happened to the Gospel of Grace?. Chicago: Crossway Books, Constance, N.E. Explorer's Bible Study, New Testament. Omaha, NE: FindEx Inc., 1978, Cottrell, Jack. The College Press NIV Commentary, Romans. Joplin, MO: College Press, Dake, Finis Jennings. Dake s Study Notes. Austin, TX: Wordsearch Bible Electronic, Wordsearch Corp., Haldane, Robert. Exposition of the Epistle to the Romans. Edinburgh: William Whyte & Co., Jamieson, Robert, Fausset, A.R., Brown, David. Jamieson- Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary. Austin, TX: Wordsearch Corp, Epiphany Software, 1871, Johnson, B. W. The People's New Testament. Austin, TX: Christian Board of Pub., 1891; Wordsearch Corp., 2004). MacArthur, John Jr. MacArthur New Testament Commentary, Romans. Chicago: Moody Pub., MacArthur, John, Jr. MacArthur New Testament Commentary, Corinthians. Chicago: Moody Pub., Moo, Douglas. The Epistle to the Romans: NIV Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub., Orr, James. Gen. Ed. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing Co., Osborne, Grant Gen. Ed. Life Application Bible Commentary. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers,

23 Piper, John. Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: a Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Pub., Radmacher, Earl D. Gen. Ed. The NKJV Study Bible. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Scofield, C. I. Scofield s Study Notes. Austin, TX: Wordsearch Corp, Epiphany Software, Stott, John R.W. The Message of Romans: God s Good News for the World. Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, The Holy Bible, The New King James Version. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Walvoord, John F. The Bible Knowledge Commentary. Wheaton: Victor Books, SAMPLE TURABIAN WRITING IMPORTANT: This sample exegetical paper demonstrates Turabian writing style; however, the Th.D. Entrance paper is an essay and must be written in ESSAY FORMAT (Introduction, Body, Conclusion). 21