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
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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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Romans speaks to Christians today just as powerfully as it did in the first century. It addresses moral, intellectual, social, and spiritual issues, but most importantly, it lays the theological foundation for the Christian faith: how God has made it possible through Christ for sinners to be made right before Him.
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
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These study guides, 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 Bible Studies are invaluable tools for Bible students of all ages. This work on Romans 1-8 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 volume is a study of the first eight chapters of the Book of Romans.
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Romans 1-8
Romans speaks to Christians today just as powerfully as it spoke to believers of the first century. It speaks to moral, intellectual, social, and spiritual issues. But most important of all, it lays the theological foundation for the Christian faith--that holy God has made it possible through Christ for sinners to be made right before Him.
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.
Synopsis
Romans speaks to Christians today just as powerfully as it spoke to believers of the first century. It speaks to moral, intellectual, social, and spiritual issues. But most important of all, it lays the theological foundation for the Christian faith--that holy God has made it possible through Christ for sinners to be made right before Him.
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
Preface
Introduction
1. The Good News of God - part 1
2. The Good News of God - part 2
3. The Good News of God - part 3
4. True Spiritual Leadership
5. The Gospel of Christ
6. The Wrath of God
7. Reasons for the Wrath of God - part 1
8. Reasons for the Wrath of God - part 2
9. Abandoned by God
10. Principles of God's Judgment - part 1
11. Principles of God's Judgment - part 2
12. False Security
13. The Advantage of Being Jewish
14. The Guilt of All Men
15. How to Be Right with God
16. How Christ Died for God
17. Abraham - Justified by Faith
18. Abraham - Justified by Grace
19. Salvation by Divine Power, Not by Human Effort
20. The Security of Salvation
21. Adam an dthe Reign of Death
22. Christ and the Reign of Life
23. Dying to Live
24. Alive to God
25. Free From Sin
26. Dead to the Law
27. Sin and the Law
28. The Believer and Indwelling Sin
29. Life in the Spirit - part 1 The Spirit Frees Us from Sin and Death and Enables Us to Fulfill the Law
30. Life in the Spirit - part 2 The Spirit Changes Our nature and Empowers Us for Victory
31. Life in the Spirit - part 3 The Spirit Confirms Our Adoption
32. The Holy Spirit Guarantees Our Glory - part 1The Incomparable Gain of Glory
33. The Holy Spirit Guarantees Our Glory - part 2 The Inexpressible Groans for Glory
34. The ultimate Security - part 1 The Infallible Guarantee of Glory
35. The Ultimate Security - part 2 The Purpose and Progress of Salvation
36. The Hymn of Security
Bibliography
Index of Greek Words
Index of Hebrew Words
Index of Scripture
Index of Subjects