Synopses & Reviews
Unleashing God’s Truth one verse at a time
“Clear, reasonable, understandable, devout—all things and more can be honestly said about this generation’s greatest single-author pastoral commentary set. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series is a help to Christians and preachers. Forged in the study, fired in the pulpit, these comments on the whole New Testament are a gift from one who loves Christ, given to Christ’s bride, the church.”
—Mark Denver, pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.
“Dr. MacArthur’s love for the Scripture and his many years of diligent study have resulted in a resource that is a great gift to the Body of Christ. I have found this tool to be a great help as I study the Word and teach it to women. I often refer to this set of commentaries to enhance my understanding of the text and to shed light on difficult passages and questions.”
—Nancy Leigh DeMoss, author, Revive our Hearts radio teacher
“John MacArthur has provided a compelling example of pastoral ministry based on the Word of God. Now the fruit of that ministry is available to us all: careful attention to the text of Scripture and faithful theological exposition, all in the service of the church of Jesus Christ. Both pastor and layperson will benefit for years to come from this unique commentary series.”
—C.J. Mahaney, president of Sovereign Grace Ministries
“The MacArthur New Testament Commentary is nothing less than a library of faithful exegesis and exposition. This project is unparalleled in our times, and John MacArthur has produced a masterful commentary series that demands attention and deserves a place in every preacher’s library.”
—R. Albert Mohler, Jr., PhD, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
Synopsis
MacArthur takes an explanatory approach, seeking primarily to help readers gain proper interpretation and application of God's Word. His verse-by-verse method is especially advantageous for anyone desiring further explanation of the difficult passages of Scripture. Students, educators, pastors, and lay-leaders interested in studying God's word will find the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series easy to understand, yet rich in scholarly background.
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Explanatory, verse-by-verse approach seeks to help readers gain proper interpretation and application of God's Word. Easy to understand, yet rich in scholarly background.
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These commentaries, part of a set from noted Bible scholar, John MacArthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling,
The MacArthur New Testament Commentaries are invaluable tools for Bible students of all ages. This work on Galatians is part of a New Testament commentary series which has as its objective explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of the Bible. This New Testament commentary series reflects the objective of explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of Scripture. This volume is a study of the Book of Galatians.
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Galatians
Galatians has been called the Magna Carta of spiritual liberty, the battle cry of the Reformation, and the Christian's declaration of independence. It is the Holy Spirit's charter of spiritual freedom for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The letter is personal, doctrinal, and practical--and understanding its message is key to spiritual life and victory.
Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.
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.
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Galatians has been called the Magna Carta of spiritual liberty, the battle cry of the Reformation, and the Christian's declaration of independence. It is the Holy Spirit's charter of spiritual freedom for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The letter is personal, doctrinal, and practical--and understanding its message is key to spiritual life and victory.
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., Universidad Los Angeles Pacific; M.Div., Seminario Teológico Talbot; Litt.D., Grace Graduate School; D.D., Seminario Teológico Talbot) es Pastor y Maestro en la Iglesia Grace Community en Sun Valley, California y Presidente de la Universidad The Master's y Presidente y fundador del Seminario The Master's (en 1986) en Santa Clarita, California. El Dr. MacArthur es un conferencista activo quien ha enseñado en el programa de radio Grace to You.Desde que lanzó su primer y mejor vendido libro El Evangelio Según Jesucristo en 1988, el Dr. MacArthur ha escrito mas de 150 libros incluyendo una serie de comentarios bíblicos, La Segunda Venida, Avergonzados del Evangelio, Doce Hombres Comunes y la Biblia de Estudio MacArthur, recibieron la Medalla de Oro ECPA en 1998. John y su esposa Patricia viven en Canyon Country, California y tienen cuatro hijos y quince nietos.
Table of Contents
1. The Salutation (1:1-5)
2. Devoted to Destruction (1:6-9)
3. Apostolic Credentials (1:10-2)
4. Apostolic Commendation (2:1-10)
5. Justification by Faith Alone (2:11-21)
6. Bewitched: A Defense of justification by Faith from Experience (3:1-5)
7. Blessed or Cursed? A Defense of justification by Faith from Scripture (3:6-14)
8. In Light of God's Promise, Why the Law? (3:15-22)
9. Under the Law or in Christ? (3:23-29)
10. Sons of God (4:1-11)
11. Til Christ Be Formed in You (4:12-20)
12. Two Covenants (4:21-5:1)
13. Fallen from Grace (5:2-12)
14. Called to Freedom (5:13-15)
15. Walking by the Spirit-part 1 The Command and the Conflict (5:16-18)
16. Walking by the Spirit-part 2 The Contrast and the Conquest (5:19-25)
17. Restoring a Sinning Brother (5:26-6:6)
18. Sowing and Reaping (6:7-10)
19. Glorying in the Flesh (6:11-13)
20. Glorying in the Cross (6:14-18)