Exploring Galatians: An Expository Commentary (John Phillips Commentary Series | JPCS)

by John Phillips

Publisher:

Kregel

, 2009

Overview

This commentary on the book of Galatians provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s Word in greater depth—for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching—will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.

Contents

Top Highlights

“This, indeed, is the Great Divide between the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Law said, ‘Do!’ Grace says, ‘Done!’ The Law said, ‘Try!’ Grace says, ‘Trust!’ The Law says, ‘Behave!’ Grace says, ‘Believe!’ Law points to the commandments; grace points to the Christ. The weakness of the Law is the flesh; the wonder of grace is the Holy Spirit.” (Galatians 3:2)

“Nobody who plants something in the garden expects to reap a harvest a week later. One of the fundamental laws of sowing and reaping is patience.” (Galatians 6:9)

“It is one or the other, and it is up to us. The potential for living a holy life is now ours because of the cleansing power of the blood of Christ and the permanent residency of the Holy Spirit. It all becomes a matter of obedience, of yielding to the Holy Spirit, of making ourselves available to Him, moment by moment, situation by situation, and decision by decision. Paul does not see this as optional but as mandatory. It is the only way the Christian life can be lived.” (Galatians 5:16)

“The believer is dead to the Law. We must distinguish between the Law as a standard and the Law as a system. Obviously, the believer is not dead to the Law as a standard. All of the commandments of the Decalogue are repeated in the New Testament as being a standard for human behavior—except the fourth commandment, that is, the commandment concerning the Sabbath.” (Galatians 2:19)

“A man can put himself to death in a variety of ways. He can hang himself, drink poison, cut his throat, or drown himself, but he cannot crucify himself. The figure of crucifixion implies that someone else does the putting to death. God crucifies the flesh with its passions and lusts. By identifying us with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection, God has put us to death, buried us, and raised us again in newness of life. The moment we receive Christ as Savior, we enter positionally into the good of that deed.” (Galatians 5:24)

Endorsements

John Phillips writes with enthusiasm and clarity, . . . cutting through the confusion and heretical dangers associated with Bible interpretation.

- Moody Magazine

Product Details

• Title: Exploring Galatians: An Expository Commentary
• Author: John Phillips
• Series: The John Phillips Commentary Series
• Publisher: Kregel
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Galatians › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:JPCS69GA01
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:32:46Z

About John Phillips

John Phillips (1927-2010) served as assistant director of the Moody Correspondence School as well as director of the Emmaus Correspondence School, one of the world's largest Bible correspondence ministries. He also taught in the Moody Evening School and on the Moody Broadcasting radio network. For more information about his life and ministry, go to drjohnphillips.com.