Commentary

In the tradition of this critically acclaimed commentary series, noted for its commitment to biblical authority and clear exposition of Scripture, Kent Hughes delves into Paul's letters to Timothy and Bryan Chapell examines the book of Titus. These pastoral epistles are extremely relevant for today, for as Hughes states, the effective church of the next era "will be the one that is biblically defined--by the pastorals." Insightful and practical, this commentary is an ideal resource...

(by Gary Smith) The book of Amos is full of wordplays, double entendres, pictorial visions, and direct statements of fact and judgement. Smith's job is to address the historical, stylistice and interpretative aspects of Amos: not just what is written, but also how and why the prophecies are recorded. To do this, Smith divides each of his chapters as follows: Important textual and philological questions; Background study on the literary traditions and forms of speech employed; Rhetorical markers...

(by David McWilliams) While Dr. McWilliams' exposition of Galatians keeps in mind the various mischaracterizations of Paul's epistle that have become dominant, his purpose is not primarily polemical. The author sees Paul's paramount concern to be acceptance with God through the work of Christ. McWilliams affirms: "everywhere in every way Paul's concern is with the gospel; he is concerned with the personal salvation of sinners." Written principally, though not exclusively as an aid to preachers,...