Commentaries: Book of Romans

Good Day My Friends-


I am a Biblical Counselor and have decided to do a detailed study of the Book of Romans. I like to draw from 2-3 different commentaries for my studies and teaching.


Your collective guidance and commentary recommendations would be a blessing.


Gratefully,


Tom

  2. I'm currently working through the book myself. I've found several commentaries to be helpful, more or less helpful from time to time. Wright's is one of them. I'd add a couple others: first, one of the most interesting and helpful to me has been Aaron Sherwood's Commentary, written for Lexham Press, it is good and has unique perspectives that are excellent. He also wrote a book entitled: The Word has not Failed: Paul's use of the Old Testament in Romans 9. This one was very interesting and helpful as well. For the original languages, Harvey has two editions on Romans and both are helpful and not a regurgitation of one another: A Commentary on Romans by Kregel and Romans in the EGGNT. I'd also recommend both Longenecker (NIGNT) and Bird (The Story of the Bible Commentary). Thielman has a fairly new commentary in the ZECNT series, it is also excellent. One more, Peterson has done a recent commentary in the EBTC (Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary) again by Lexham Press. Each of these has been helpful to me in my study of this amazing book. Enjoy!

  3. Raymond and David, I thank you for the kindness of taking the time to respond. I have purchased several of your recommendations and thank God for the wisdom He has blessed you with.

  4. I've greatly appreciated Tom Wright's contributions to our world and remain forever grateful for his invaluable insights. Recently, I've discovered Tom Holland, a contemporary of Wright's, and his stance on Corporate Election view. His work on Romans, "Hope for the Nations," is a valuable read. Some may perceive it as opposing Wright in certain aspects, and indeed, Holland critiques Wright in some aspects. However, for the discerning reader, there is immense value personally and for the church in approaching Romans with both commentaries in hand.