Synopses & Reviews
Luke 18-24 concludes The MacArthur New Testament Commentary’s look at the longest of the four Gospels. Luke is unique in its historical detail and for how it positions Jesus as the Savior-King not just of the Jews, but of all mankind. Chapters 18-24 follow Jesus as He enters Jerusalem, is tried and crucified, and is resurrected in victory.
Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving the reader confidence in his conclusions.
The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God's Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk.
A great resource for pastors, teachers, leaders, students, or anyone desiring to dig deeper into Scripture
Synopsis
Luke 18-24 concludes The MacArthur New Testament Commentary’s look at the longest of the four gospels. The commentary provides a verse-by-verse and phrase-by-phrase exposition of the text, taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage. Interpretive challenges are fully dealt with, and differing views are fairly evaluated. In chapters 18-24, Luke traces the final phase of Jesus’ ministry as enters Jerusalem with fanfare, is tried and crucified by His enemies, and is resurrected in victory. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.
Synopsis
"e;The Son of Man has come to seek and save that which was lost."e; Those words, spoken by Jesus Himself, summarize both the purpose of His earthly ministry and the theme of Luke’s gospel. In chapters 18–24, Luke traces the next phase of Jesus’ ministry as He enters Jerusalem with fanfare, is tried and crucified by His enemies, and is resurrected in victory. The message of salvation, which permeates this gospel, is as powerful and life-transforming today as it was two millennia ago.
Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.
About the Author
JOHN MACARTHUR (B.A., Los Angeles Pacific College; M.Div., Talbot Theological Seminary; Litt.D., Grace Graduate School; D.D., Talbot Theological Seminary) is Pastor and Teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California and the president of The Master's College and Seminary. An active conference speaker, Dr. MacArthur has been a featured teacher with the radio program Grace to You. He has written over 150 books, including a series of biblical commentaries, The Gospel According to Jesus, The Second Coming, Twelve Ordinary Men, and The MacArthur Study Bible. John and his wife, Patricia, live in Canyon Country, California and have four grown children and fifteen grandchildren.