I happened across John Phillips' "Exploring Romans at a used bookstore and was immediately attracted to it's clarity and easy to understand commentary. I have learned so much from his expertise and have read it twice. It really opened up the text and meaning of the epistle. For anyone just starting out in Bible study or for seasoned veterans, it worth the read. In fact, it led me to acquire the commentary by F.F. Bruce, another excellent and even more in-depth exposition of Romans. Gary

Very well laid out commentary on Romans. Lots of illustrations and helpful outlines which would make this an excellent resource for bible studies!

Some of the applications relating to current events are obviously getting dated but still a great read.

Beginning with the first chapter and the first verse John Phillips gives a structured ouline that he uses to exegete Paul's book to the Roman Church. Explaining content and intent Phillips sparingly uses original language when useful and typically a devotional story to help the meaning (when needed). Paul had the ability to systematically correlate his writings with-in and with-out each of his letters and Phillips uses this structure as a clear presentation helping us to understand and appreciate one of the two most important books in the New Testament. The other of course is the Book of John. "John" explains the Diety of Christ and "Romans" gives us the blueprint as to why we need Christ and how we are to live in Him.

Great commentary. Phillips gives an illustration for almost every point which helps with better understanding! This would be a great investment!