Top Commentary to study Romans?
Can someone give me a good Commentary to help me study romans with, one that is only for Romans, don't need an entire set, most are out of my price range at the moment.
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Sean McNeely said:
Can someone give me a good Commentary to help me study romans with, one that is only for Romans, don't need an entire set, most are out of my price range at the moment.
It will all depend on your needs. This might give some useful pointers:
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It would all depend on what you are looking for but Paul's suggestion is a good one. Mine thus far is MacArthur's. It may not be as deep in technical areas and excurses as others but his commentaries always read like a book to me. I remember his stuff on the last half of Romans 1 and enjoyed it immensely.
https://www.logos.com/product/281/romans-2-vols
Here is another site as well: https://www.bestbiblecommentaries.com/romans/
I also like to check Denver's recommended commentaries at: https://community.logos.com/forums/t/63727.aspx?PageIndex=7
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Also, Logos just had a sale on the top commentary for each book of the Bible. I bet if you call customer service, they will be able to tell you the top 5 rated commentaries for the Book of Romans.
Carla
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Here's a great resource for matching a commentary to you needs:
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Recently released on Romans and extremely useful for sermon prep: https://www.logos.com/product/190877/a-commentary-on-romans
Or this one, but cost a bit more: https://www.logos.com/product/168350/romans
DAL
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What is the purpose of your study? For personal growth and understanding or for ministry - a sermon, study or devotional?
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Personal growth
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An inexpensive resource is to Google free bible commentaries
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Best inexpensive commentary is John Stott, Bible Speaks today on Romans. It's a bit long, readily available in paperback or Logos
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Sean McNeely said:
Personal growth
For personal growth, I would recommend John Stott's commentary on Romans. Stott was a pastor and his commentaries explain the text and provide insights for living.
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Stott would be excellent for personal growth.
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Sean McNeely said:
Personal growth
Hi Sean,
I see that you are fairly new to the fora - welcome!
These are terrific for studying Romans for personal growth:
- www.logos.com/product/15820/paul-for-everyone-romans-part-1
- www.logos.com/product/15821/paul-for-everyone-romans-part-2
Remember that with Logos you can make a purchase, try it out for up to 30 days, and return it if it doesn't meet your needs.
Blessings on your studies.
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Bingo! Teach the Text commentary on Romans: https://www.logos.com/product/43464/romans
DAL
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Sean McNeely said:
Personal growth
I believe this thread contains some good suggestions. Personally, I give credibility to the ranking at Bestcommentaries.com. I look at the top-ranked commentator then consider other series that he/she has written if I am looking for something for a different purpose. In this case, Doug Moo is HIGHLY regarded on Romans and he has written 3 volumes in the top 15. NIVAC is tagged as "devotional"
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David Thomas said:Sean McNeely said:
Personal growth
I believe this thread contains some good suggestions. Personally, I give credibility to the ranking at Bestcommentaries.com. I look at the top-ranked commentator then consider other series that he/she has written if I am looking for something for a different purpose. In this case, Doug Moo is HIGHLY regarded on Romans and he has written 3 volumes in the top 15. NIVAC is tagged as "devotional"
As a layleader I love the NIVAC series. The format makes it accessible and enjoyable to read. I also have NICNT/NICOT and can say even as a layperson I really appreciate the depth and readability of that series.
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Moo has a second edition out --> See this thread for changes: https://community.logos.com/forums/t/176930.aspx
https://www.logos.com/product/166258/the-letter-to-the-romans-2nd-ed
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Given the request is for personal growth, in addition to John Stott and Douglas Moo's NIVAC volumes, let me also recommend
https://www.logos.com/product/16283/the-gospel-as-it-really-is-romans-simply-explained
I remember finding this a great read.
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Thanks for all the great resources and help everyone
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Schreiner and Morris would definitely be worth a look, as well:
Romans (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament | BECNT)
The Epistle to the Romans (Pillar New Testament Commentary | PNTC)
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