Romans is a bit more of a challenge for more critical commentators with its decisive doctrine. If such commentators disagree with that statement, then at least we can all admit it’s more challenging for more conservative readers to use. I often read such works to see how it’s approached from the other side and for theology that can really get you some new angles to consider. So far I’ve enjoyed these latest revisions in this series over its predecessors.

Let me make a few observations about this specific volume. 1. It is not as critical as several volumes in similar series though it is reliably critical at the key passages you’d expect. 2. In some episodes of going after the critical line it is more conciliatory preferring to make a case rather than an attack. 3. It speaks positively on the Gospel and doesn’t completely disregard sin. 4. Some of its reflections for preaching don’t seem really on point though Romans is a book that less lends itself to that kind of direction anyway. 5. The exegesis is more interesting as several word studies, background information, and analysis would strike you as thoughtful.

The author is a clear, expressive writer. Whether you are a critically-minded or conservative reader you know what to expect coming to this series. In either case, you’ll find it in good quality here.

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